Skip to main content
Weddings

About

Congratulations on your upcoming celebration! Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Whitetail Events provides wedding planning and coordination services throughout the entire state of Wisconsin, with emphasis on the Madison and Milwaukee markets.

We pride ourselves on thorough communication, intense client focus, and multidimensional skillsets that lend to beautifully coordinated events. Whitetail Events adapts to each event's individual needs and assists in making your dream wedding day a reality. Whether you're looking for a full service planner, someone to provide a little extra help, or a professional to manage your event onsite, we've got you covered.

With handfuls of unique and successful weddings weddings under our belt, and countless 5-star reviews from happy couples - Whitetail Events is the planner that you can put your full trust into and feel confident in being able to r-e-l-a-x on your wedding day.

  • Woman-owned
illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

Frequently asked questions

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

$1,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,900

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$4,800

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
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Whitetail Events

This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Review summary

Powered by AI

Whitetail Events provides an exceptionally organized, communicative, and calming day-of planner who manages vendors, timelines, rehearsals, and setup well before and during the wedding. She anticipates small details, handles emergencies, and keeps events running smoothly. Couples say she greatly reduced stress and is highly recommended.

Review summary

Powered by AI
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Whitetail Events provides an exceptionally organized, communicative, and calming day-of planner who manages vendors, timelines, rehearsals, and setup well before and during the wedding. She anticipates small details, handles emergencies, and keeps events running smoothly. Couples say she greatly reduced stress and is highly recommended.

L
Lauren Sent on 06/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Go with Whitetail Events, Kelli is the best!!

Kelli from Whitetail Events is incredible! She was incredibly responsive leading up to our wedding day and helped us get in communication with all of our vendors with ease. It took so much stress off of us the month before the wedding and I could not be happier we went with Kelli! On our actual wedding day, it rained which lead to some changes of plans, but Kelli took care of it all. Between setting up tables, finding guests/family members, coordinating with vendors, helping us stay with our timeline, and handling any issues that came up, she did it all and helped our day run smoothly all with a calm demeanor and smile on her face. You might not think you need a day-of coordinator, but please trust me that it's so worth it! I could not recommend Kelli at Whitetail Events more, she is truly the best!!
A
Amanda Sent on 07/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Coordinator!!

Kelli was an amazing day-of-coordinator for our wedding! We loved that her services began 60 days out from the wedding. She helped us coordinate our entire wedding timeline and was able to think of all the small details necessary for planning a wedding (some which we ourselves forgot about). Leading up to the wedding, Kelli communicated and coordinated all our vendors, which helped eased our stress before the wedding. Kelli is very organized, calm, friendly, and approachable. It was comforting to know we did not need to worry about what was happening behind the scenes during our wedding day because we knew Kelli would be able to handle it. We strongly recommend her for all your planning needs!!
Allyson
Allyson Sent on 02/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

For a stress free day - hire Kelli!

From the moment we had our first call, Kelli was incredible. Her organization skills and calm demeanor helped assure us that our event was in great hands! She thought of small details that we hadn't even considered and communicated with all of our vendors to make sure the day went off without a hitch. When a small issue came up with a stain on my dress, she had a full kit of emergency supplies to help fix it! We truly cannot say enough about how wonderful Kelli was and how strongly we would recommend her services!
Bridgette
Bridgette Sent on 10/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Please, hire Whitetail immediately!

I’m finding it hard to decide where to start, much like how my husband and I felt when starting to plan our wedding. We knew for sure we wanted a wedding planner to help organize our big ideas into an achievable plan, and Kelli truly went above and beyond our expectations! We booked with Whitetail for the most hours possible for wedding planning, and the process began immediately (a little over a year in advance). In the beginning, we found it incredibly helpful to share our vision and to hear what suggestions, contacts, and important steps Kelli recommended we follow. During that year process, both my husband and I found it surprisingly calming to have her reassure us that we were in the right place on our timelines and that everything would come together. Kelli really shines when it comes to organization and follow-through. I could always depend on Kelli to respond to my emails timely and to coordinate with other vendors (and it got a little complicated with renting stages, communicating those specifications and needs with the band and the venue… I’m tired just recalling it!). Kelli was always kind and professional, even when sending email reminders to vendors that were a little slow to respond. Kelli’s timeline is a thing of beauty.. People in the wedding party and other vendors commented it was the most detailed and thorough timeline they had seen! I knew exactly what to expect when it came to the wedding day, and I didn’t worry about a thing. Even if you aren’t able to or interested in full service wedding planning, having Kelli there day-of was the driving force behind our wedding being the best day of our lives. Kelli was active ALL DAY. I mean, she set up all of the decor (side note: also FOLDED OUR NAPKINS days before… what?! Truly a huge help), greeted vendors, even helped get mud out of my dress minutes before the ceremony! During the wedding, she ensured everything was running smoothly and on-time. We did book her for the full day, but let me tell you she let me know she had two other weddings our weekend and you would never have known if she didn’t say anything- she worked through that entire day like a superhero. At the end of the evening, she was instrumental in ensuring everything was cleaned and packed away as well. As Kelli continues to grow her business, I don’t know how she’d be able to keep up with how much she gives of herself to her job (although knowing her, she will), but even if she was only able to work half as hard, it would still be 100% worth it. She was the driving force behind the most important day of our lives (so far) and completely indispensable. I’d go so far as to say, you can’t afford to not book Whitetail Events! You spend so much time and money on making sure this day is perfect, Kelli ensures that the vision becomes a reality and does it with so much care and kindness that you really just get to focus on enjoying the moment.
Khalia
Khalia Sent on 10/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Kelli was absolutely wonderful as our day-of wedding planner/coordinator. Initially, we thought “day-of” meant she would help only on our actual wedding day, but we couldn’t have been more wrong. She was in communication with us from the moment we hired her until after the wedding was completed. Kelli made sure to always check in throughout the months leading up to the wedding. In the final months, she reached out to all of our other vendors to ensure they had everything straight/covered. She wrote, re-wrote, and tweaked our wedding day time line document as many times needed to be sure not only all of our requirements/requests were met, but also each of the vendors requirements and requests. If we came across any issues with vendors, Kelli would make it a priority to contact them to resolve any confusion or issue, completely absolving us of any last-minute stress.

Kelli attended our rehearsal to be sure it ran smoothly, and to assure everyone knew their role for the wedding. She introduced herself to everyone and was incredibly sweet, accommodating, relatable and perfectly able to control a chaotic room full of chaotic humans. Without Kelli, we are certain our wedding would not have been as amazing, wonderful, or as stress-free as it was. She will forever be a huge part of our special day, and we couldn’t recommend her more. Her small business makes you feel like you’re the only event she’s planning, while also giving you the professionalism and experience of a larger, more expensive company. She knows exactly what she’s doing and she will help make your event perfectly yours! 11/10 rating from us!

All the best,

Khalia and Johnny
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 08/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Must have wedding vendor!

The absolute must have day of coordinator. Kelli is so organized and helpful! My husband and I seriously could not imagine our day without her help. She made sure everything was perfect and exactly how I imagined the day to be. She was so quick and efficient with decorating and setting up. She kept me completely stress free and I was able to fully enjoy the day.
C
Cassie Sent on 07/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Whitetail Events!

I cannot recommend Kelli and Whitetail Events enough. We had Kelli as our day of coordinator and she was incredibly knowledgeable, detail oriented, and her organization skills were fantastic. I don't know how we could have done it without her. She alleviated so much stress in the final months, days, and of course the day of our reception. Be sure to check out Whitetail Events!
L
Lizzi Sent on 06/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

With her dedication, expertise, and personal touch, your special day will be extraordinary.

Working with my cousin as our day of wedding planner was an extraordinary experience! Her professionalism, expertise, and personal touch made our day truly unforgettable.

From the start, she understood our vision, preferences, and budget, providing meticulous attention to detail. She effortlessly managed logistics, ensuring a flawless execution and remained accessible throughout the process. Her dedication, even on nights and weekends when random questions came up that I wanted to ask before forgetting, was comforting.

What sets Kelli apart is her ability to infuse a personal touch. She incorporated unique elements reflecting our story and showed genuine care for our day, creating cherished memories.

Her communication and coordination with the team of professionals was outstanding, and on the wedding day, she orchestrated everything flawlessly. Her calming presence allowed us to fully enjoy the day, and it unfolded like a fairytale.

Beyond her skills, her warmth and enthusiasm made the planning process a delight. She defiantly exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond for us!

I highly recommend Kelli as your wedding planner. With her dedication, expertise, and personal touch, your special day will be extraordinary. Thank you, Kelli, for making our dreams come true!
Eryn
Eryn Sent on 06/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Such an amazing Wedding Coordinator

Working with Kelli for our wedding was amazing. She was full of knowledge and a great person to have to go to for advice during the months leading up to the wedding and on the day of. She was always quick to respond and great at communicating with our vendors. She eased so much stress in the weeks leading up to the wedding, and having her there on our wedding day was great. She was so organized, attentive to detail, and so many of our guests complimented her work ethic. We were able to focus on getting married and enjoying our day because of her help, she went above and beyond what we expected and we cannot recommend her enough.
R
Rachel Sent on 06/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Coordinator in the Area

Kelli was an absolute joy to work with. She made sure our day ran smoothly and that everyone was where they needed to be. She was so helpful leading up to the wedding, and always willing to answer questions or provide advice. Can’t imagine how our day would have run without her. 10 out of 10 recommend having her as your day of coordinator. She is one of the best!
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

24
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner

Map

Addresses map

Other vendors in Milwaukee for your wedding

Wedding Vendors