Katie is Epic. My wife and I interviewed all of the event planners (except 1 that did not respond) on Rosecliff's referral sheet. We found Katie to be the most knowledgeable because of her risk averse approach. No joke, I wanted to enter Rosecliff on a speedboat and Katie just started listing off things that could go wrong.

In the end she threw us an incredible event at Rosecliff, which was truly the night of our lives. Some of our guests gave us positive feedback regarding how she and her vendors stayed out of the way and did not interfere with the festivities. A lot of photographers and videographers interfere, as well as, the planners themselves, but Katie and her team operated incognito in the background ensuring things ran smoothly.

We also enjoyed working with her. She went above and beyond to do everything we asked for including painting a pitchfork gold, custom table cards etc. The timeline of the wedding ran very smoothly and she maintained control throughout the night. She also brought everything to our hotel before the evening ended so we had NOTHING to worry about. As a business owner I struggle to give up control, but I trust Katie and you should to.

A VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: When you hire a wedding planner you are hiring more than them, you are hiring their team and their vendors. Katie got us a genius florist and a fabulous caterer. Our florals were the best ever and the food was fantastic. Usually, florals are not on the level of ours and wedding food generally stinks. The preview from our photographer looks amazing. Our band was also insane! Katie narrows down selections and sends you samples so you need not be overwhelmed. Our wedding planning was actually fun and not stressful.

Thinking back to the whole event, just two issues. One was my fault, the other was minor and Katie took responsibility and corrected it very quickly. People are human and no one is perfect, but Katie is really as close as you are going to get... so you should just use her.

Also, my wife is very softspoken and Katie managed us very well, pulling Brittany's opinion out of her. She also gave us her advice, BUT never imposed or forced us to do anything. I think couples' management is an important part of the job. Not to mention her feedback when we had a rogue bridesmaid.

Lastly is budget, she respected what we wanted to spend and we actually came in below budget and that is not just because of headcount. She actually got our money back from a vendor we no longer needed after we gave them a nonrefundable deposit. Do not hold her to this, but this speaks to her ability.

10 out of 10, A+ 100. There is so much I cannot even list it here. For pictures of the wedding visit my IG @_StudioKasa_ or DM me.

If you're a Rhode Island bride looking for a wedding planner, stop your search now—Katie is the one you need.
Katie came highly recommended by several of our friends, all of whom said she was the best in the business, and they were absolutely right. From our very first conversation, we instantly clicked, sharing a long list of mutual connections, but we also had an honest discussion about our budget concerns. Anyone planning a wedding, especially in Newport, RI, knows how quickly costs can add up. Despite knowing we weren’t sure we could afford the full year planning package, Katie generously spent HOURS on the phone with us, guiding us through the complexities of planning a Newport wedding in just nine months. She offered invaluable advice on venues, vendors, and pricing—all before we even hired her. That alone should speak volumes about her kindness and dedication to her clients.
As time went on, we realized we couldn’t imagine our wedding day without Katie. We decided to move forward with her DOC package, and it was the best decision we made. Katie caught several errors made by our event coordinator, fine-tuned the day’s timeline, and facilitated smooth communication with all of our vendors.
Like most weddings, there were a few hiccups on the day, but Katie handled them flawlessly behind the scenes. Her expertise, professionalism, and calm demeanor were everything a bride could hope for. If her DOC service is this incredible, I can only imagine the exceptional service she provides when working with couples throughout the entire planning process.
Katie was truly a light for us on our wedding day, and we’ll forever be grateful for her support in making it perfect. We can’t recommend her and her services highly enough!

The idea of planning a private home wedding from 400 miles away was stress-inducing to say the least. Thankfully, we found Katie in our search for a wedding planner. Our reference calls told us Katie had an exception ability to interpret a vision and make it a reality... I couldn't describe it better myself. Top and bottom: our wedding was perfect and it was because Katie was at the helm. Her passion and expertise were evident from our first interaction. She navigated the Rhode Island wedding scene like the pro she is, securing top-tier vendors and helping us cut through the BS to make the decisions that really drove the day.

Katie's warmth and humor made the planning process enjoyable, even amidst stressful decisions. She was always responsive, offering solutions and calming our anxieties. On our wedding day, she shone brightest - she can handle 8000 things at once, all with confidence, cool, and calm. I felt so at ease and calm knowing she had everything handled. We were both able to be 1000% in the moment on our wedding day, and for that gift I will forever be grateful to her.

Katie's ability to execute our vision, despite the distance and intricacies, speaks to her dedication and skill.

Overall, our experience with Katie was exceptional. We wholeheartedly recommend her to any couple seeking a talented, personable, and highly capable wedding planner. You can reach out for a reference call at any time to sianrigbymanville @gmail. com.