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!

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!

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.