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South African native Cheryl-Anne Kast began her career in the events industry with a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts from The Institute of Culinary Arts in Stellenbosch, South Africa.Her passion for impeccable cuisine landed her a position as Pastry Chef at the Conran Group’s acclaimed London eatery, Coq d’Argent. With stops at Lambs of Stratford-upon-Avon and the World Service Restaurant in Nottingham, she honed her skills as a Pastry Chef and gained extensive knowledge of catering and events.

In 2006 Cheryl-Anne made a fateful move to the Tarheel State with the opportunity to join the AAA Five DiamondFearrington House Restaurant, a Relais & Chateaux treasure nestled in the lush farmland of Pittsboro, NC. There she met handsome Cheese Maker, Alexander who she promptly married and in 2013 gave birth to their precious daughter.

Cheryl-Anne’s attention to detail and vast experience made her a stand out at Fearrington. She made a smooth transition from the kitchen to Catering Manager and Weddings and Special Events Manager where she served thousands of clients over the course of 6 years in creating unique, beautiful, and meaningful weddings, bridal luncheons, private intimate dinners, corporate events, charitable events such as the annual Peter Michael FoundationCharity Auction and Dinner, as well as the prestigious Thomas Keller Dinner in 2013.

In 2015, Cheryl-Anne founded Kast Events LLC, giving her the opportunity to serve a more diverse clientele. Her calm demeanor paired with her impeccable attention to detail makes Cheryl-Anne a favorite of brides and hostesses alike. She possesses excellent communication skills, superior presentation abilities and contagious enthusiasm. Cheryl-Anne’s clients benefit from her vast experience and valuable relationships with top area vendors, supplying show-stopping floral, creative menu, and event design and execution. Whether an intimate event or a lively wedding celebration, Cheryl-Anne’s aesthetic and talent makes her a star within Triangle events industry.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$2,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$6,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

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
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

4

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Kast Events, led by Cheryl-Anne and Katie, received overwhelmingly positive reviews from couples who worked with them for their weddings. Clients praised their exceptional organization, professionalism, attention to detail, and the stress-free planning experience they provided. Cheryl-Anne's ability to understand and execute the couples' visions, coordinate vendors seamlessly, and ensure a flawless wedding day was highlighted. Despite unexpected challenges like a hurricane, power outage, and last-minute changes, the team handled everything smoothly, allowing couples to fully enjoy their special day. Clients highly recommend Kast Events for a magical and well-executed wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Kast Events, led by Cheryl-Anne and Katie, received overwhelmingly positive reviews from couples who worked with them for their weddings. Clients praised their exceptional organization, professionalism, attention to detail, and the stress-free planning experience they provided. Cheryl-Anne's ability to understand and execute the couples' visions, coordinate vendors seamlessly, and ensure a flawless wedding day was highlighted. Despite unexpected challenges like a hurricane, power outage, and last-minute changes, the team handled everything smoothly, allowing couples to fully enjoy their special day. Clients highly recommend Kast Events for a magical and well-executed wedding experience.

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Sarah G. Sent on 08/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best choice I made for my wedding!

Cheryl-Anne and Katie were such a joy to work with and made the planning process so stress-free. I truly felt like I was in the best hands and they executed my vision on my wedding day perfectly and took care of all of the behind the scenes details so that I could fully enjoy my wedding day from start to finish. It was the best decision I made to work with them!
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Kaila A. Sent on 03/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Decision We Made!

We hired Cheryl-Anne for Design services for our wedding in Costa Rica and it was the best wedding decision we made! I have worked in the Raleigh wedding industry for 10+ years and have had the pleasure of working alongside Cheryl-Anne for many of those years. So when it came to hiring a wedding planner for my own wedding, even though it was destination, I knew I wanted to work with someone locally here for the ease of the actual planning. As someone who has been in the industry for so long and has planned many weddings for others - it's just different when you're doing it for yourself. And having the knowledge of how much work truly does go into planning a wedding, I knew I couldn't do it without someone like Cheryl-Anne by my side. With having to deal with destination wedding vendors, I knew that Cheryl-Anne would thrive because of how professional, organized and diligent she is but she truly exceeded our expectations.

First and foremost, her wedding design was exactly what I wanted and dreamed of! Even though we decided to get married in Costa Rica I told Cheryl-Anne in our first design meeting that I didn't want anything to feel super tropical or boho. I asked her to put together a design that was "costal modern chic" which is... kind of random... but she truly hit the nail on the head. It ended up being better than I could've ever imagined.

Throughout the planning process Cheryl-Anne kept me on task and would always check in to ensure we were timely in booking vendors, hitting deadlines, etc. She communicated with our vendors on our behalf and many times without me even included as to not clog up my inbox with logistics that I didn't need to be involved in. As a control freak, this was incredibly helpful for me as to not add unnecessary stress during planning. She also assisted us in planning our Welcome Party and our Catamaran Day!

During the actual wedding week, Cheryl-Anne and Katie could not have been more helpful and accommodating. I literally did not have to worry or think about one thing involving the wedding festivities. They handled all vendor questions, helped ensure that my husband and I were taken care of and ensured none of our family members had to lift a finger. From setting up every detail of our Welcome Party to ensuring all of the logistics were coordinated for our Catamaran day and everything in between, everything was truly flawless.I am anxious by nature and multiple friends and family made comments to me during the wedding week about how relaxed I was and how shocked they were by that. My response was always "it's all thanks to Cheryl-Anne and Katie". I was able to be truly present and enjoy the time with all of our friends and family who traveled there to celebrate with us. For that, I truly cannot thank them enough. It made all the difference to have them as a part of our special day and all of our celebrations.
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Christian K. Sent on 01/09/2024
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Miracle Worker!

Engaging Kast Events & Co for our wedding design was an absolute revelation of sophistication! Cheryl-Anne's grace from the onset made us feel not only comfortable but truly understood, allowing our envisioned wedding to transcend into a breathtaking reality. Like a master conjurer, she seamlessly transformed our ideas into a realm surpassing our wildest imaginings. Amidst the planning journey, Cheryl-Anne infused a delightful blend of fun, ease, and stress-free orchestration, assuring us that every detail, grand or minuscule, was impeccably attended to. Entrusting Kast Events with our day was an invaluable choice, gifting us a storybook commencement to our marriage that we shall forever treasure.

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Rev. Barbara Lodge Rev. Barbara Lodge Wedding Officiants

I love doing weddings with Kast Events. Cheryl-Anne is soft-spoken, kind, efficient and always professional. It is obvious her focus is on the couple’s desires and she does all she can to make them happen. Her wedding couples love her, and rightly so. Highly recommended!

Bunn DJ Company Bunn DJ Company Wedding DJs

We have worked with Cheryl-Anne for years and always had a smooth event! She is dedicated to making sure everyone is happy and having the time of their lives.

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