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Gretchen Kress
Gretchen Kress
Owner

Woman-owned

1 year in business

We speak English

Just me

In Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, you'll find a team of hardworking wedding planners who work at The Wedding Pioneer. They will go above and beyond to help you feel happy, confident, and totally calm in the lead-up to your big celebration. Whether you're looking for full-service wedding coordination or partial planning support, The Wedding Pioneer is here to let you relax and focus on the love!

Services Offered

These Pennsylvania wedding planners, led by Gretchen Kress, provide thoughtful guidance and showcase amazing organization and leadership skills. With their help, you won't have to worry about any of the logistics. The Wedding Pioneer also offers lots of event planning options, like full-service coordination, partial planning, and day-of coordination. From vendor recommendations and timeline creation to rehearsal coordination and day-of management, every detail is handled with care.

FAQ

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$50

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Engagement Party

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
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

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Reviews of The Wedding Pioneer

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Tom Sent on 04/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We Don’t Know What We’d Have Done Without Gretchen

Gretchen was beyond what we could’ve hoped for as our wedding day coordinator! We made the terrible mistake of not hiring someone to coordinate all the little details, but the day before the wedding, while we were overwhelmed and in over our heads, one of the members of our wedding party suggested we reach out to her. She was able to step in on ONE DAYS NOTICE and saved the day. After a twenty minute conversation and a walk-through of the venue, she asked a few key questions, grasped our vision, and brought it to life. She handled everything with amazing care and attention to detail and made our wedding day the dream we hoped for. I don’t know what we would’ve done without her. Thanks Gretchen!!
Amelia
Amelia Sent on 03/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Tea Party Bridal Shower

I asked Gretchen to handle my bridal shower and gave her just one request: I wanted a tea party. Honestly, it was the best tea party ever and so much better than I could have even imagined!
Every single detail was just perfect. The tables were absolutely beautiful with individual tea bags, and she planned the best mix of mini games and group games that kept everyone smiling. My favorite part was that everyone got to pick out their own tea cup and saucer to take home with them!
I still think fondly of that day all the time and I will truly treasure it forever. Gretchen took my one simple idea and turned it into something so special.
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