I don’t even know where to begin with Krafted by design. Chalene is incredibly gifted and a godsend! We started working together on my wedding in January of 2020….then the pandemic hit. I was 8 months out from my wedding when I completely changed the theme of my wedding (I like too many things haha). Chalene didn’t seem to mind whatsoever with the changes and gave me great suggestions and recommendations. Anything I needed, she was on it FAST, and coordinating it with the vendors immediately. We communicated mainly through WhatsApp and it made everything so much easier that way. We were able to make final adjustments and changes very close to the wedding (since covid left everything in limbo up until days before the big day), Chalene didn’t skip a beat on her work, and made sure everything would be perfect. I had panic attacks and extreme anxiety on multiples occasions leading up the the wedding because of covid regulations constantly changing and chalene might as well have been my therapist hahah she eased my nerves and ensured me it will all be okay. She was right. My ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were absolutely GORGEOUS! The vendors she recommended were outstanding and it all came together like I dreamed it would. I was more than satisfied with the outcome; the results spoke for themselves. I cannot speak more highly of Krafted by Design and the amazing work she does. If you’re having a jamaica destination wedding and aren’t sure if you want/need a wedding coordinator, DO IT! And hire Krafted by design!! You will NOT be disappointed. She is professional, responsive, compassionate, and a wonderful person all around.

We chose Krafted By Design to plan and design our wedding. From our first virtual meeting, we knew we chose the right team with Chalene and Angie. They made us feel so comfortable and at ease. I have been planning our wedding (in my head) for months so it was nice to have someone to share all my ideas with. Chalene and Angie went above and beyond to communicate with and secure our vendors. Because this would be a destination wedding for us, I needed a planning team that was big on communication and that is what we got. I did my research and knew some of the vendors I wanted but I appreciated their feedback and experience they offered with each of the vendors. Chalene and Angie also had amazing recommendations for the vendors that I did not have. We created a WhatsApp group so that I could message back and forth. Chalene and Angie were also very responsive via email. We had very few phone conference calls at the early stages but it ramped up by a lot closer to the wedding date so do not worry because they were definitely working behind the scenes.

In the weeks leading up to the wedding, Chalene and Angie scheduled the vendor meetings to discuss logistics. They were on every vendor call with us and chimed in whenever we had questions to make sure each vendor understood our vision and could carry them out. Chalene and Angie also worked within our budget. I was able to cut a lot out from the original design plan and it was still so beautiful. I can’t wait to see the official pictures but our guests are still raving on how beautiful the florals, candles and chandeliers looked. It rained the night before and the morning of our wedding and Chalene and Angie switched gears and we implemented our Plan B. I was amazed at how well they worked together and coordinated with the various vendors arriving at different times throughout the day. I created a packing list for the décor I brought down with me in the multiple suitcases but we accidentally unpacked everything in advance so things got a little mixed up so my advice would be to stay organized and let Krafted handle that.

The day of our wedding, everything went smoothly. And if something went wrong, I honestly had no idea. Our glam team showed up bright and early and Krafted got to work. They checked in with me a handful of times but mostly left me alone. I had no idea what was going on outside but the ceremony, reception and cocktail hour spaces were so enchanting. This allowed me to be present in the moment with my family and enjoy being a stress free Bride. I could not believe that Chalene and Angie brought every single detail to life! By the end our wedding, we felt like family. If I could do this again, I would absolutely choose Krafted by Design!

Chalene and her team gave us the best wedding ever as stated by all of our guests. She was so nice and organized. My dreams came to reality that night. It was really the best night of my life. The night went seamlessly and the flowers were just amazing.