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Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events is a wedding planning company based in Bradenton, Florida that services the surrounding Tampa area. Kelly Kennedy seeks to provide a stress-free planning process not only to the couple, but also to the parents, family and the bridal party. She offers an initial consultation to allow you to get to know her and see if she is a good fit to help plan your dream wedding.

Experience
Owner Kelly Kennedy boasts over 12 years of professional experience in the event industry. She graduated with a degree in hospitality management from the University of Florida in 2006 before starting her career in catering sales at a high-end country club. She has since assisted with planning and managing hundreds of weddings, galas, parties and other events. She uses her knowledge and experience from working in the catering and events industry to help plan and execute weddings seamlessly.

Services Offered
Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events offers three wedding planning packages, a wedding management package, a partial planning and design package and lastly a full-planning package. The wedding management package starts six weeks prior to the wedding, allowing last minute details to be handled by the professional planner. Planning services can include:

  • Budget analysis
  • Day-of coordination
  • Event design
  • Guest list
  • Referrals
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
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Frequently asked questions

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

$2,250

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$200

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
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events

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Kelly Kennedy Weddings & Events receives glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services. Clients praise Kelly and her team for their meticulous attention to detail, responsiveness, and creativity in bringing wedding visions to life. From seamless coordination with vendors to handling unexpected challenges like inclement weather, Kelly and her team are commended for their professionalism and dedication, making the wedding planning process stress-free and enjoyable. Clients appreciate the personal touch, organization, and reliability of Kelly and her team, highly recommending them for a memorable and smooth wedding experience.

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Kelly Kennedy Weddings & Events receives glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services. Clients praise Kelly and her team for their meticulous attention to detail, responsiveness, and creativity in bringing wedding visions to life. From seamless coordination with vendors to handling unexpected challenges like inclement weather, Kelly and her team are commended for their professionalism and dedication, making the wedding planning process stress-free and enjoyable. Clients appreciate the personal touch, organization, and reliability of Kelly and her team, highly recommending them for a memorable and smooth wedding experience.

Devin
Devin Sent on 01/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Planner Ever

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! :)
Yuliya
Yuliya Sent on 06/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book them for your wedding, you won't regret it

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!
Rose
Rose Sent on 06/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding planner!

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!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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