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About

Every wedding day is unique & should be! Say goodbye to the days of traditions and hello to the wedding day being all about YOU!

We love working with adventurous couples who think outside the box! We strive to really help YOU throughout the wedding planning process and the day of, whether in your decor, in your music or in your timeline. We can't wait to help make your day one of a kind!

Experience

Lori and Jessica are the owners behind this passionate company. Lori is the lead coordinator and becomes like a mom, making sure everything is handled on your wedding day. Jessica has an eye for design and is able to turn your vision into a reality. Together, they've been a part of the Portland wedding industry since 2014. Their work has been featured in Junebug Weddings, Wedding Chicks, Oregon Bride, Borrowed & Blue and more.

Services Offered

Kindred Spirits Planning and Design LLC offers all-inclusive elopements, day-of coordination, partial planning and full wedding planning services. Whether you need a little bit of help, or want them to plan the whole thing, they're available. Their most popular package is Day-of Coordination & Design. You'll receive two coordinators for the day of your celebration and in addition to making sure your day is executed flawlessly, they’lll assist with the design aspects as well. Your friends and family can truly be guests at your wedding. Additional services include:

  • Consultations
  • Budget analysis
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • Referrals
  • Guest list
  • Rehearsal
  • Vendor recommendations
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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,600

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,600

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$4,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$150

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
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Kindred Spirits Planning and Design

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Miku Sent on 11/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating

They made amazing wedding

Jess and Lori made our wedding the best day ever. They are so very sweet and kind, responsible, easy to communicate, helpful, and punctual. My husband and I got married in young age and none of our friends were married yet. (Also I am immigrant.) So we literally had no idea what should happen in the wedding day. I asked many questions to Jess for preparing, and she always replied very fast politelly and clearly. I can't tell how much it was helpful. And in our wedding day, she knew every single detail what happens next and who should be responsible for that. My husband and I had nothing to be worried about and we just focued on enjoying the day. It was the best day in our life because of them. They worked much much more than the price we paid. I would recommend them to all of my friends and family who will get married in the future. Thank you so much! Much Love.
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Sarah Sent on 11/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we could have asked for and More!

Kindred Spirits was absolutely amazing at supporting and coordinating our wedding. Jess, who was the person we communicated with, always reached out to make sure everything was going according to plan. Days leading up to the wedding she communicated with each of our vendors to make sure they were all onboard with our timeline and set to go on the day of. On our wedding day Kindred Spirits went above and beyond to make sure our day was everything we envisioned it to be. They helped our bridal parties transition, set up our ceremony and reception sites, flipped tables between dinner and the dancing to allow more space, and even helped our families with clean up afterward. We could not recommend having them as our wedding coordinators enough. Our day could not have been as great without them.
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Marea Sent on 09/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Lori and Jessica where great to work with! They kept our wedding on schedule and were working endlessly in the background. I could not have asked for more!
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Lindsey Sent on 09/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
If I could give higher than a 5 I would. At first I was excited about the fact that we were getting 2 coordinators for the price of one and then we we started meeting with both Jess and Lori it was about more than the cost. The communication, ideas, feedback and flexibility they provided us with made our entire planning process stress free. They didn’t judge us about doing our own decor and flowers, they never pushed preferred vendors on us and were the epitome of professional. On our wedding day they took care of everything! If anything went wrong we never knew. I don’t have enough kind words to say about Kindred Spirits. Both my husband and I are sad that we don’t get to see them anymore. They were a huge part of making our day so stress free and fun!! Love them both to pieces.
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Zachary Sent on 09/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We worked primarily with Jessica in the weeks leading up to our wedding to settle the contracts, and the day before for the rehearsal. Jessica was SO helpful in the entire process. She even took the extra time to meet up with us before the rehearsal for a final review meeting to go over the timeline and any final questions, which put our minds at ease and made the big day go much smoother.

On the day-of, Kindred Spirits were one step ahead of everything that happened. I felt so at-ease with them at the helm guiding our event. It was easy to see how experienced they were--Jessica's positive, fun attitude was so appreciated because it made us feel like everything was under control (and it was).

I would definitely recommend Kindred Spirits to friends, family, and anyone else!
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Laurie Sent on 08/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Lovely mother daughter team who truly want to make their Clint’s weddings magical!
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Chelsea Sent on 07/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica was so much fun to work with! Wedding planning went from stressful to actually being fun! She was able to make all of my visions come to life and made the decor at my wedding so much more beautiful than I could have imagined.
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Erin Sent on 07/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I am SO happy that I used a day-of wedding planner and especially lucky to have found Kindred Spirits! They have fantastic team that is very professional yet also very comfortable and easy to work with. It was like having your favorite cousin on your side to help make your day perfect. They are more than just helping you to identify and hire vendors. They are there to complete your entire wedding checklist, confirm details, and the day of, they have a team that works with all vendors to ensure the overall vision is accomplished. They are worth every penny and more!
Willow
Willow Sent on 07/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica has gone above & beyond to make my experience, so far, effortless. I wouldn't call myself Bridezilla; but....
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 09/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica and Lori are worth every penny! Don't be fooled because there prices are so amazing that you get less. Jessica and Lori were excellent listeners and fully understood my vision. They went above and beyond what was in the contract. My now husband, and I live in New Jersey. Jessica, Lori and I had a couple of Skyping meetings, met for the rehearsal then it was go time. They played interference on a number of occasions so that I could enjoy my special day as a bride should. I even received a binder with my timeline & contracts. If I were you, I'd nab them before they're booked.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Wedding Officiant Jon Turino Wedding Officiant Jon Turino Wedding Officiants

Lori Powers and Jessica Gonzalez at Once Upon a Happy Endings events can help you avoid stress, and frustration and missed details when it comes to your wedding. From planning to coordinating, you'll find them great to work with.

EC Matrimony EC Matrimony Wedding Officiants

I am the owner of EC Matrimony and had the honor of working with Once Upon A Happy Ending this summer. These ladies (and gentlemen) are amazing! I was so completely impressed with every detail that they planned out for their couple. I have officiated hundreds of weddings, and the wedding I worked with them on was one of the best. You will not be disappointed when you hire them. In my experience as an officiant, I have see. So many couples stressed out on the day of their wedding because they decided to handle everything on their own. Couples who have hired a wedding planner/coordinator are by far more comfortable, relaxed, and able to enjoy their big day more. Once Upon A Happy Ending can do that for you.

STRUMUSE STRUMUSE Wedding Musicians

Very personable and enthusiatsic about what they do.

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