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About

Planning and Coordinating are my true passions, and I would love to share my talents with you. It is my calling to make those landmark events in your life extraordinaryl! I whole-heartedly care about your event, and want to help you make it everything you dreamed it would be and more.

Your Wedding will be a reflection of the two of you as a couple, and as such, should be just as unique and beautiful. An elegant, remarkable event is within your reach-whatever your style. Give yourself a Wedding gift...that of a stress-free Wedding Day, where the two of you can embrace and savor every moment and to be able to enjoy your day as a guest.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$5,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

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 Cat Crenshaw Events

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Cat and her team are praised as professional, organized, and highly responsive throughout planning and on the wedding day. They calmly handled last-minute changes, vendor coordination, and weather or family issues. Couples say her detailed timelines and attention to detail made the day run flawlessly and stress-free, and she comes highly recommended.

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Cat and her team are praised as professional, organized, and highly responsive throughout planning and on the wedding day. They calmly handled last-minute changes, vendor coordination, and weather or family issues. Couples say her detailed timelines and attention to detail made the day run flawlessly and stress-free, and she comes highly recommended.

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Olivia Sent on 05/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Cat is amazing!

Cat is the best! She was very professional, kind, and got things done! She was easy to get in contact with via email, phone, or text. For us, she took over 1 month out from our wedding date and I couldn’t have asked for a better coordinator!! On the day of she did an amazing job keeping everything organized and the day turned out perfect! We loved her and would highly recommend her to anyone needing a wedding coordinator!
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Emma Sent on 12/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

100/10 would recommend

Cat was absolutely incredible when it came to our wedding! We had a few last minute changes due to weather and she was so quick to help us get it all figured out without the added stress on our end. We are so grateful for her and her team!
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Lisa Sent on 12/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We loved our wedding!

Cat was so helpful in making our special day a reality. She had been the coordinator at two of my friends' weddings and came highly recommended. From day one she was able to answer all my questions, help create a timeline, suggest great vendors, adn give us some tips for the parts we DIYed. We also have some... interesting... family dynamics, and she was able to help us navigate them with sensitivity and professionalism. Thank you, Cat, for helping us create our dream wedding and enjoy our special day!
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Meredith Sent on 12/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cat is fantastic!

My husband and I got married in October in Santa Barbara. We hired Cat as a partial wedding planner since we had done some preliminary planning but live on the east coast. Cat is the perfect mix of professionalism and enthusiasm. She helped us quickly regroup when disaster struck (MUA cancelled) 2.5 weeks before our big day. She artfully handled all vendor coordination and weighed in with her expertise on floorplans, floral designs, and DJ lighting. She was truly a pleasure to work with and we can’t imagine having gone through this process without her. Cat and Amanda took care of all the logistics day of, leaving room for us to have the best day of our lives!
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Sivana Sent on 12/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cat Crenshaw is amazing!

Cat Crenshaw was a pleasure to work with from the very beginning. Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and communicative, she was able to execute our vision and give us a beautiful wedding day! It was completely worth it and she was also very helpful in referrals to other vendors in the area!
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Carina Sent on 05/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best coordinator in the business!

Hiring Cat and her team as our wedding coordinator was one of the best decisions we made during our planning process. From our very first meeting, she was organized, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. Immediately felt as if she and I had been friends for years.
The months leading up to our event Cat kept track of timelines, provided me all the info I needed to stay on schedule and was SOOO helpful with vendor coordination for day of needs. She was always quick to respond to questions and texts throughout the entire time. On the day itself, everything ran flawlessly. Cat handled all the details so we could fully enjoy the moment with our friends and family. From managing the vendors to making sure the schedule flowed smoothly, they executed every detail perfectly.
We received so many compliments from guests (even still hearing about how much fun people had) about how seamless and beautiful the event was.
If you're looking for someone who is professional, passionate, and truly committed to creating an stress-free and magical experience, look no further than Cat and her amazing team.
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Alexis Sent on 04/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Review for Cat Crenshaw – Day-of Coordinator

We are so incredibly grateful for Cat Crenshaw and her amazing team! From the very beginning, Cat was a dream to work with—always available via text and quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had, no matter how big or small. Her communication put us at ease and helped us feel supported throughout the entire planning process.

On the day of our wedding, Cat truly went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. She was calm, organized, and always one step ahead, which allowed us to fully enjoy the moment without stress. Her attention to detail and ability to manage timelines, vendors, and last-minute needs was truly impressive.

Her team was just as wonderful—professional, kind, and genuinely caring. You can tell they love what they do and are committed to making your day feel special and seamless.

Thanks to Cat, our wedding day was everything we hoped it would be and more. We can’t recommend her highly enough!
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Jeff Sent on 01/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely, go with cat!!!

We had Cat coordinate our wedding and that was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our day. Her work began months before and the level of communication from her was the best I've ever seen. Any time we asked for something, a vendor recommendation, questions on process or anything that came up, she was incredibly fast to respond. The detailed timeline she put together for our rehearsal and day of really put our minds at ease. Always calm, collected and cool as a cucumber, she handled every issue with ease, always smiling and with a positive attitude. We even had guests from our wedding mention how wonderful she was. We spoke with a couple of different coordinators and after we got off the call with Cat, we knew she was the one. I have no doubt she will help make your special day magical in every way.
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Shannon Sent on 01/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing professional

Cat and her team made our day extra special. I was super nervous about all of the planning and she calmed my nerves 100% I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!
Emma
Emma Sent on 01/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cat is the best!!

Working with Cat was truly outstanding!! She's professional, responsive, punctual, and always a few steps ahead of all wedding matters. As brides, we all want our days to go perfectly, and Cat made sure our wedding day was a beautiful breeze! She's warm, attentive, highly communicative, emotionally intelligent, and super organized. She made sure all of our vendors were aligned, on time, and meeting agreed upon services & expectations. Thank you, Cat, for coordinating our wedding day so we could enjoy every moment!
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Awards

97
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Martinos Catering Martinos Catering Wedding Caterers

Organized, detailed and communicates well with vendors. It's a pleasure working with Cat and team!

Society Jazz Society Jazz Wedding Bands

Society Jazz wholeheartedly endorses Vita Bella Events! a class act all the way through!

JM Event Planning & Production JM Event Planning & Production Wedding Planners

We truly enjoyed working with Cat from La Bella Vita Events, she was organized and professional. We received a timeline well in advance which made it easy the day of the wedding for our team to come in the day of and do our job efficiently. I would recommend her to any bride and looking forward to working with them in the future.

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