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Planning a wedding is a journey. Our first step in that journey is to explore how you envision the final destination. We want to get to know you! We are not just planners; we are advocates for you throughout the entire process. Often, when we first meet our couples, there is a recurring theme of excitement and stress. Harnessing that excitement and eliminating that stress is our first priority. We have perfected the art of making the planning process simple, however our design acumen is anything but…

From traditional to modern, from sophisticated to relaxed, we are known for our flawless execution and the stress-free experience that we provide our clients. From the initial consultation throughout the entire journey, our couples are enthusiastic but relaxed.

Our brides from Southwest Florida and beyond, rave about our exceptional attention to detail and how we provide an extraordinary experience from concept through completion. From a beautifully designed reception at a private residence on Captiva Island to the smallest detail of a perfectly tied bow on the back of Chiavari chair at a Sanibel venue, we cherish every detail. Whether you envision an intimate beach wedding in Naples or an extravagant affair on Marco Island, KC Weddings & Events has the experience you expect to bring your wedding day dreams to life.

We take pride in the many relationships we’ve cultivated with the top wedding professionals in Southwest Florida. This ensures that you will have access to the best vendors and venues perfectly suited to your budget and vision. The difference between an ordinary wedding and an extraordinary wedding is the KC Weddings & Events experience.

A “Yes!”, a kiss, then wedded bliss!™

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  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,400

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

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?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of KC Weddings and Events

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Reviewers rave about the planner and team, calling them organized, communicative, and essential to a smooth wedding day. They provided vendor recommendations, a useful planning portal, and handled logistics and unexpected issues calmly, letting couples relax and enjoy. Multiple couples highly recommend their day-of and partial planning services for stress-free, beautifully executed weddings.

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Reviewers rave about the planner and team, calling them organized, communicative, and essential to a smooth wedding day. They provided vendor recommendations, a useful planning portal, and handled logistics and unexpected issues calmly, letting couples relax and enjoy. Multiple couples highly recommend their day-of and partial planning services for stress-free, beautifully executed weddings.

Kate
Kate Sent on 05/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Kara is the BEST.

I don't think I would've had a successful wedding without Kara. My mom and I consistently look back on the day and remember Kara as the backbone to the entire event. We booked the package that helped with some of the details and colors in addition to day of coordination and I can't recommend this package enough. Knowing I had someone to bounce ideas off of while planning with colors and flowers and with such great experience on how to make this day come to life was such a relief with planning. I actually miss talking to Kara because of how comfortable I was calling her up about whatever problem I had leading up. She was so communicative about if she had another wedding and would be unable to respond for a weekend and always answered if she was available. I could not recommend her enough and seriously wouldn't have had even a quarter of the wedding I had without her. She is simply the best.
Sandra
Sandra Sent on 05/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Planner

Kara and her team were AMAZING! From our initial meeting to the day of the event, she was always there willing to help. We, quite literally, could not have done it without her. I would highly recommend her.
Mary
Mary Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Destination Wedding Coordinator

I can’t say enough good things about KC Weddings & Events! We had a destination wedding in Naples, FL. From the very beginning, Kara Cardinal made the entire planning process feel so seamless. She was incredibly attentive and detail-oriented — always one step ahead and making sure nothing slipped through the cracks. She took the time to really understand our vision and made it all come to life even better than we imagined.

What stood out most was how calm and reassuring she and her assistant were on the wedding day. Anytime something came up, she handled it quietly and flawlessly so we could just relax and enjoy the moment. She coordinated everything with our vendors perfectly, kept us on schedule, and made sure we didn’t have to think about a single thing.

I can’t thank Kara enough for making the day run so smoothly and for being such a kind, steady presence throughout the whole process. If you’re considering KC Weddings & Events, do it — you’ll be in the best hands!
Maura
Maura Sent on 04/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kara Made Our Wedding Day Absolutely Perfect

Our experience with KC Weddings & Events was truly a 10/10 — we can’t imagine our wedding day without Kara! From the very beginning, she was incredibly detail-oriented, attentive, and responsive, making the entire planning process feel smooth and stress-free.

What stood out most was how Kara kept us on track every step of the way — answering all of our questions promptly, staying organized, and making sure nothing fell through the cracks. On the day of, we were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment, knowing Kara had everything under control. She even handled a few unexpected situations without us even knowing, which just goes to show how professional and capable she is.

If you're looking for a wedding coordinator who is calm under pressure, incredibly organized, and genuinely invested in making your day perfect, Kara from KC Weddings & Events is it. We’re so grateful for everything she did to bring our vision to life!
Kaylee
Kaylee Sent on 03/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A wedding day must!

Kara was my day of planner. Even though I was extremely organized and thought out every detail possible, I needed her there to help my day run smooth. If you are on the fence just do it! Having peace of mind was half, Kara going above and beyond was the other half. I will always choose her if I had to do it all again. She was also my favorite vendor! Thank you so much Kara!
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Phillip Sent on 02/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A night to remember

Kara and Ashley our wedding planners were not only on top of the preparation for the event with professional video calls to curate a night we would all enjoy but he truly listened and helped bring our vision to reality. Any issue that came up they were on top of immediately and really put in worries at ease.
For the event they helped set the tone and energy, had everyone walking out saying that was one of the best wedding they had been too! Thank you for making our special day perfect. we will forever be grateful .
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Amanda Sent on 11/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amanda Abd wedding

I would give Kara Cardinal a 1000/10 for her wedding planner services without hesitation! From the moment we met her we were greeted with the warmest smile and feelings of comfort that she has got us on our big day and leading up to it. Some of the things we were looking for in a planner were their niceness/ability to get along with us and others, their organization, their affordability, and their quality. We read reviews of Kara and her team which gave us comfort using her. This is why I’m here today to tell you to book Kara Cardinal! She is nothing but the sweetest and most organized planner out there! Her price point was absolutely perfect as well considering the amount of work she did for us. On my wedding day everything happened behind the scenes without me being involved. Kara made sure I was not bothered and got to enjoy my entire day. Her planning application was absolutely amazing and made it so easy to keep track of anything. First biggest piece of advice is to hire a wedding planner and second piece is to hire Kara Cardinal and her team! Couldn’t have done my wedding day without her, thanks again for everything Kara. Hoping we’ll have another event where we get to use Kara again!
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Jaymie Sent on 07/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simple Elopement on Marco

I couldn’t recommend Kara and her team more! From the first conversation to the last she was professional and thorough in answering all of my questions and concerns. I enjoyed working with Kara and Ashley in creating a simple yet beautiful elopement exactly how I had imagined. They both made us feel welcome and like we were already friends. I would like to recommend Aimee Rossi for photography 5th Avenue Florist for florals. Both were easy to work with and accommodating to our needs and wants. I will attach a few pictures of our special day to share just how perfect it all came together.

Amanda
Amanda Sent on 05/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stress free wedding day thanks to Kara and team!

We hired KC Weddings & Events about three months before our wedding date, and from our first call, we knew we would be in GREAT hands with Kara. The day wouldn't have run as smoothly without Kara's knowledge, professionalism, positive attitude, and impeccable attention to detail. Our experience with Kara and her associate planner, Ashley, was a 10/10. Kara helped plan our wedding in Naples from Canada, giving us expert advice and numerous fabulous vendor recommendations for linens, steaming services, glassware, photo booths, etc. Kara's associate planner, Ashley, also designed and printed all of our signage for our wedding, which turned out to be more beautiful than imagined. Kara truly cares about bringing the bride and groom's vision to life, and she was just as excited about our decisions as we were, making her such a pleasure to work with. We truly wanted to feel like guests at our wedding, and she handled the day's logistics, planning, and overall schedule like a seasoned professional. We wouldn't have been able to enjoy the day as much as we did without her. KC Weddings & Events exceeded our expectations. We're so lucky to have met Kara, and we can't thank her enough for helping us plan the wedding of our dreams. Thank you so much!
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Annette Sent on 03/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Unbelievable

There are no words to describe Kara, except she is amazing. I’d never thought of a wedding planner but the moment we spoke I knew she was the right person to help me. Me, and now my husband were just planning on going to the courthouse to get married, we were expecting our baby boy in the summer and didn’t think we would have time to create a small wedding in a short time window. We thought of certain dates having meaning and 2/12 was the number we wanted. It landed on a Monday and the date was approaching fast we thought it would be impossible to plan something in such a short amount of time but Kara made the impossible possible. The best decision we ever made was hiring her. She took over everything and it was so easy for us. She took our vision and made it a reality. We had a great small wedding on the beach with our immediate family. It was perfect. We are so grateful for her, for all she did and how quickly she made this wedding happen.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 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 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Global Event Marketplace Global Event Marketplace Wedding Rentals

Kara and Brian are a creative husband and wife team that goes above and beyond to fulfill the needs of the client. I have personally seen this dedication with many joint clients. Working with Kara and Brian is an ease and a pleasure!

'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa 'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa Hotel Weddings

Great to work with!! Looking forward to see you back at Tween Waters soon:) Cant wait!

Preserve Bouquets with Pressed Floral Memories Preserve Bouquets with Pressed Floral Memories Wedding Florists

I had the privilege of witnessing the spectacular wedding reception arranged by Kara Cardinal. From the flowers that she arranged herself to the wish balloons sent into the air by well wishers, she truly did an amazing job of making the couples dreams come true. I would highly recommend Kara.

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