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About

Based out of Freehold, New York, A Charmed Affair is a wedding planning company. Owner Kate Arel is an International Event and Wedding Planner, gaining her certification through the Association of Bridal Consultants. She has more than a decade of industry experience and understands how important every last detail is. She loves creating boutique events that reflect the personality and love story of the couple celebrating.

Services Offered

A Charmed Affair offers various levels of assistance, from day-of coordination to full-service planning, depending on your needs. Kate is also happy to provide event design services to help make your vision a reality. This can include recommending the right vendors to bring your ideas to life. Couples planning an elopement or destination wedding can also call on Kate for support.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,250

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$75

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

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

Reviews of A Charmed Affair

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A Charmed Affair is praised for professionalism, organization, and calm, flawless day-of coordination. Clients commend the team's design skills, meticulous attention to detail, and smooth vendor management. They handle hiccups, provide rentals and decor, and keep couples relaxed and fully present.

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A Charmed Affair is praised for professionalism, organization, and calm, flawless day-of coordination. Clients commend the team's design skills, meticulous attention to detail, and smooth vendor management. They handle hiccups, provide rentals and decor, and keep couples relaxed and fully present.

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Chloe Sent on 05/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Kate helped make our day perfect!

Kate and the team at A Charmed Affair are true professionals. We went with the wedding management package (not full planning but support leading up plus day-of support). Kate and her team are true professionals, incredibly flexible, and go above and beyond to make your wedding wishes come true. She guided us every step of the way to help us navigate all the decisions and tradeoffs involved in wedding planning. She really listened to our vision for the day, and it's clear she's passionate about her work. On the day of the wedding, Kate's team brought such fun and professionalism to the day. She was on top of everything and it all went off without a hitch. Multiple guests commented how smoothly the event and transitions were - which was all a testament to Kate and team's work! We couldn't be happier with our decision to hire Kate and A Charmed Affair, and highly recommend her team!!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 01/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hiring A Charmed Affair will be the best decision you make!

Of all the decisions we made about our wedding, hiring Kate to be our coordinator was among the best! She’s an experienced professional and most of all, she’s the epitome of GST (get stuff done!). She shared all of that experience to give us crucial advice on how best to structure every element of our wedding, which we were unsure about (and several where we thought we were sure, but we were just inclined toward unwise decisions). She worked through many complicated logistical issues related to how we used our wedding venue to ensure our guests had the best experience. Her day-of team was fully prepared for everything thrown at them and executed everything flawlessly. Need pain relievers? Check. Need to bustle the dress? Check. On top of her team’s professional expertise, they were so light-hearted and fun! I gave Kate full creative freedom to set-up parts of our wedding, and let’s just say everything was magical, gorgeous, and perfect. She created the perfect moody winter wonderland. Kate, we couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you for making our day so unforgettable!
Gabriel
Gabriel Sent on 01/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Kate helped make our wedding day perfect

Kate wasn't the most involved to the lead-up of the wedding month, but once it was go-time we trusted her with our lives. She got all the vendors on the same page, provided visibility into the day-of timeline and details to me and my wife's families, and her and her team managed the wedding event itself with professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail. Seriously, we felt so confident that everything was going to be perfectly prepped and smooth running because we had Kate and her wonderful team.
Summer
Summer Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Wedding Planner

Kate and her team are true professionals and were so easy to work with. My venue required a partial planner and Kate worked within my budget and my needs. She was excitable and fun to talk to and clearly has a lot of experience. Our check-ins were helpful and efficient and she made me feel confident. The weekend was perfect because of their attention to detail and ability to bring it all together. I am so grateful to have worked with her and I will recommend A Charmed Affair to anyone.
Caitlin
Caitlin Sent on 11/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kate is amazing!!!

Choosing to work with Kate was possibly the best decision we made in the wedding planning process. She is incredibly organized, detail-oriented, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in making your day everything you dreamed of (multiplied by 1000). From the very beginning in the wedding process, she brought such a calming presence and helped us navigate every detail with confidence and ease. On the wedding weekend, she handled everything behind the scenes so masterfully that we were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment.

Kate had an incredible ability to understand our vision — even when you’re not sure how to articulate it — and turn it into something beautiful, seamless, and personal.

Not only is Kate exceptional at what she does, but she is also such a warm and kind person. We always felt supported and cared for. She always had our best interests at heart. We’re so grateful for her and couldn’t imagine our wedding without her. She really does feel like family now.
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Evan Sent on 11/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing person and planner in existence!

Omg literally the kindest angel sent from heaven! Kate Arel made every single thing we talked about over the 1.5+ years of working together come to life! She is the most prepared person I have ever met (coming from someone very type A lol) and has so much expertise to share! Her team worked tirelessly all day throughout the wedding and made everything run so smoothly! Her and her team are the main reason that my husband and I were able to be so calm and present on our wedding day. If I could tell every single person I know to book with her, I would!!! Truly one of my favorite people and was such an incredible person to lean on during planning! Highly highly highly recommend!
Ellie
Ellie Sent on 08/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Planner of our dreams.

Where do I even begin?! How could I possibly express in words alone how amazing Kate and her entire team are? From the very beginning of our wedding planning process to the very end, Kate was there, making everything run smoothly and then some. There are planners who stand in a corner and point their fingers, and then there are planners who get down and dirty, into the nitty gritty, to make your special day a dream come true. That’s Kate and her team. Any time I had a question, big or small, Kate was there on the other end to provide clarity and a sense of calm. Kate and Kate alone kept my head on straight from the moment we booked her to the moment the weekend was complete. This woman REALLY knows her stuff and her deep passion for wedding planning was made evident time and time again. Our wedding weekend was absolute magic and we owe it all to Kate. HIGHLY. HIGHLY. HIGHLY. HIGHLY!!!! Recommend! 🤍
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 12/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, Kate and A Charmed Affair!

A huge thank you to Kate and A Charmed Affair for all the incredible work they did for our wedding! From the very beginning, Kate was so thoughtful and detail-oriented. She made us feel at ease right from our first conversation, and after every call, we felt more excited and confident in our planning.

The weekend of the wedding, Kate was absolutely fantastic—so positive, easy to work with, and completely on top of everything. We fully trusted her to handle all the details, and she did not disappoint! She managed any issues that came up seamlessly, ensured everything was set up on time, and her team was wonderful to work with as well.

Kate and her team truly made our wedding weekend unforgettable, and we can't thank them enough. If you're looking for a planner who will not only keep everything organized but also bring amazing energy to the process, we highly recommend Kate!
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Andrea Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Kate Aral exceeded both my husbands and my level of expectations by a long shot. There was no other wedding planner who was more fit for the job.

Kate was an absolute dream to work with from beginning to end. The articulation of our "dream wedding" was not an easy one, but she made everything from beginning to end run completely smooth. Her team was attentive and there was nothing that she literally didn't or wouldn't do that transcended into something more imaginable than we had ever thought. It also rained in the beginning, which is something that most people would have a melt down about, but made everything feel as though it was a timeless feeling of magic set in to the most perfect setting which reflecting back on was exactly what we needed in that moment. To just be in the moment. She took care of everything so dear to our hearts.
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Hallie Sent on 12/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best team!

Kate and Danielle are the absolute best! Kate helped us stay organized with our to do list while coordinating between the vendors. Danielle was on-site with us with Kate when we did a walkthrough of the venue and for our wedding weekend. She made sure everything went off without a hitch! They are both so kind and made sure everything went perfectly. Could not recommend more! We love them so much it only made sense to enlist their help for my sisters wedding ☺️
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Big Top Tent Rentals Big Top Tent Rentals Wedding Rentals

Wonderful to work with! Kate is very professional, organized and has great attention to detail!

Rogue Hospitality Rogue Hospitality Wedding Caterers

Kate from A Charmed Affair is a great planner to have on your team for your wedding or event. Kate has a huge design decor inventory and is knowledgeable about how to use these items to make your event amazing!

The BARN at Liberty Farms The BARN at Liberty Farms Barn & Farm Weddings

We love Kate - a regular at the BARN - creative, organized, calm - just all round GREAT!

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