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Kerri Catino-Nason
Kerri Catino-Nason
Owner and Event Planner

Woman-owned

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The Proper Setting is a wedding planning company based in the Outer Banks in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. We are passionate about helping you plan out every detail of your wedding. Our dedicated professionals will take the time to will work intimately with you to ensure that your wedding perfectly fulfills your vision. Let them find the proper setting for you.

Services Offered

Since The Proper Setting is devoted to making sure your wedding is perfect, we offer a variety of services, from budget analysis to full planning, ensuring that you won’t have to worry about anything on your special day. This team also offers day-of coordination and partial planning services for flexibility. They have experience in planning elopements, religious and non-religious weddings, civil unions, destination weddings, and more.

Pricing

$2,500 starting price
$6,500
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FAQ

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

$2,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

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

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The Proper Setting, led by Kerri, receives exceedingly positive reviews as a wedding coordinator for Outer Banks weddings. Kerri's keen attention to detail, vast industry knowledge, and seamless communication with vendors are highly praised by multiple reviewers. Her ability to bring unique and offbeat wedding visions to life, handle unforeseen challenges with grace, and provide constant support throughout the planning process greatly impresses couples. The team's professionalism, organization, flexibility, and dedication are consistently highlighted, making The Proper Setting a top choice for stress-free and magical wedding experiences.

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The Proper Setting, led by Kerri, receives exceedingly positive reviews as a wedding coordinator for Outer Banks weddings. Kerri's keen attention to detail, vast industry knowledge, and seamless communication with vendors are highly praised by multiple reviewers. Her ability to bring unique and offbeat wedding visions to life, handle unforeseen challenges with grace, and provide constant support throughout the planning process greatly impresses couples. The team's professionalism, organization, flexibility, and dedication are consistently highlighted, making The Proper Setting a top choice for stress-free and magical wedding experiences.

MT
Mt Sent on 06/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect Outer Banks wedding!

Our wedding turned out absolutely amazing! We are so happy to have worked with The Proper Setting and could not imagine planning our wedding without Kerri's guidance. Kerri helped us pull everything together perfectly. Our guests told us how impressed they were with the gorgeous venue, the sailcloth tent, and the delicious food. Thank you so much for planning and coordinating our dream wedding!
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 06/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Go ahead and close all your tabs—you’ve officially found your wedding planner.

Kerri and her team at The Proper Setting made our wedding day completely seamless and stress-free. Her deep knowledge of the Outer Banks and vendors available meant we were fully prepared with multiple weather plans, and no detail was overlooked (even down to where the DJ's power source would be). Her background as an attorney gave me peace of mind signing each contract and helped me renegotiate signed invoices as my wedding vision changed. Kerri has an incredible ability to take your vision and translate it into a cohesive, beautiful design across the entire event. She did such an amazing job with the wedding timeline that multiple engaged couples at our wedding asked for her contact information. I would trust her with anything, couldn’t recommend her enough, and I’m genuinely going to miss our planning meetings!
Kate
Kate Sent on 05/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfectly Us, Thanks to Kerri

If you're looking for someone who can truly meet you where you are and help bring your most authentic, personal wedding vision to life—Kerri at The Proper Setting is your person.

Nothing about our wedding was traditional, and from day one, Kerri rolled with every twist and turn we threw her way. We knew we wanted to do things differently—ditch the norms, toss the rulebook, and build a day that reflected us in the most honest and heartfelt way. Kerri not only embraced our vision—she celebrated it. There was never a moment of hesitation, judgment, or pressure to conform. Instead, she offered encouragement, creative solutions, and total support at every step.

She brought a deep sense of calm and confidence to the process, even when things felt chaotic on our end. Whether we were making last-minute changes or figuring things out as we went, she stayed grounded and focused, always asking the right questions and reminding us that this was our day. Her flexibility, professionalism, and genuine excitement for our offbeat ideas made us feel so seen and understood.

On the wedding day itself, she was nothing short of magic. Kerri handled every moving piece with ease, grace, and an unshakable sense of purpose. We felt completely free to be in the moment, knowing she had everything handled—no matter how untraditional the timeline or setup might have been. Our day felt intimate, intentional, and completely true to who we are—and that would not have been possible without her.

Kerri is an absolute gem, and if you’re planning a destination wedding (like we were), we can’t recommend her enough. Coordinating from afar can be intimidating, especially when you’re doing things your own way, but she made it all feel doable—and even enjoyable.

We’re endlessly grateful for her partnership, and for the way she helped us turn our unorthodox ideas into something truly beautiful. Kerri didn’t just plan our wedding—she brought it to life with heart, soul, and unwavering support.
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Justin & Sarah
26 photos · 09/17/2017
Sam & Janna
28 photos · 05/29/2016

Team

Kerri Catino-Nason
Kerri Catino-Nason
Owner and Event Planner
Danielle Fenyak
Danielle Fenyak
Event Planner

Professional Network & Endorsements

Brooke Mayo Photography Brooke Mayo Photography Wedding Photographers

The Proper Setting goes above and beyond to make sure your wedding day runs smoothly. They pay attention to every little detail to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. Having them coordinate and plan your wedding means you have no worries the day of!

Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals Wedding Rentals

Kerri is one of the top planners on the Outer Banks! She is extremely knowledgeable, familiar with the properties and vendors in the area, and with premier events. You definitely won't be disappointed with Kerri's professional yet amiable services!

Made in the OBX Made in the OBX Wedding Favors

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