My husband and I hired Kelly right when we got engaged and had her with us the whole way. This was especially great because we moved far away during our wedding planning. Knowing she could continue things and take the reins when my brain was consumed with packing tape and boxes was a huge relief. Even if you don’t have her for the full package, even just a few weeks out or day of will truly give you peace of mind and let you enjoy your family.

Here are things Kelly is amazing at: finding a venue that meets your style and guest count; making you feel like you are the ONLY client; helping you come up with a decor plan that meets your budget and level of effort (For instance, I was not super into decor so I was really happy to have someone suggest items here and there I wouldn’t have thought about. If you love decorating, she does too, and I foresee you both having a decorating jam session); coming up with a layout for the tables; making the schedule for the day (Who the heck knows when to have speeches and have first dance? Kelly. She does. And she'll confirm all this with your vendors, HOORAY!); and recommending vendors (Do you know how many hours you can spend online going down research rabbit holes? Stop that. Put it down. Let Kelly help.).

Unfortunately it looked really rainy for our outdoor wedding, and the day before I almost cried from stress. Then the day of my wedding I almost cried because of HOW BEAUTIFUL she had made everything around the on/off rain. I’m so glad I didn’t have a friend running the wedding and stressing over whether or not to put everything inside or outside and calling me about it. Instead, we were able to walk in all dressed up and ready to party.

I could write pages about how much I loved working with Kelly. She will answer all of your calls and emails as if you are the only bride. She’ll remove your stress. And she’ll talk to you like a friend; she’ll adjust your wedding vision as you do, and will never push recommendations that are outside of what you want. Schedule a meeting today! You will be so glad!!

Thank you for all your hard work, Kelly! :)

Kelly and Vanessa made a fantastic wedding team for us. We opted for a quick engagement period and they were able to pull together a stunning wedding for us in just a few months. I could not imagine not having them for the wedding day itself where they organized and managed everything without a hitch. Also, their vendor networks and deep industry expertise allowed us to make quick decisions. They are just all around fantastic, awesome people so I'd highly recommend them any day!

We had the pleasure of working with Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events for our wedding in Sarasota at the Powel Crosley Estate, and it was one of the best decisions we made in the wedding process! We chose the Event Management package to provide flexibility with handling some of the planning ourselves but needed someone like Kelly to pull everything together seamlessly! From our very first video call, Kelly was incredibly organized and proactive. She kept us on track with regular emails and shared documents, making sure no detail was overlooked.

On the day of the wedding, we didn't have to worry about a thing. Kelly and her team took care of everything, and it was all set up perfectly without us lifting a finger. Our wedding day went flawlessly, and we could truly relax and enjoy every moment thanks to Kelly. If you're looking for a wedding planner who is professional, attentive, and a joy to work with, we highly recommend Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events!