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The Best Coordinator !

Kristana is an absolutely amazing coordinator! We hired her for her day of coordination which starts 8 weeks prior to the wedding date. She was so responsive and her experience made it so easy leading up to the wedding. She had a detailed schedule and made sure everything ran so smoothly. Our special day was beyond perfection because of her team. She is so skilled and will make suggestions based on her vast knowledge of weddings. We love Kristana and highly recommend her!

Nicole Sent on 06/28/2020

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Kristana made our wedding amazing

Our only regret is that we didn't hire Kristana sooner and go with the full package. She was incredibly organized, comprehensive, and patient with both an unresponsive venue and a neurotic couple (us). Knowing that we were planning from the East Coast, Kristana made sure to work on our timetable and spent the week before the wedding running in-person errands for us. She was incredibly calm and incredibly kind throughout the whole process, and without her we probably would have just eloped.

Rebecca Sent on 12/14/2019

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The best in the business!

Hiring Kristana as our wedding coordinator was hands down the best wedding related decision we made! She is absolutely amazing.

I was so impressed with her during our first consultation that we basically decided just to tear up the list of other coordinators/planners we were hoping to meet with as I knew we'd found the best! She really took the time to get to know us and understand our vision, values and expectations. I felt so at ease in her company and knew I could trust her 100%. Boy, was I not disappointed!

She is so efficient, professional, organized, on the ball and her work ethic is second to none. I definitely give her all the credit for my lack of pre-wedding stress! She went above and beyond to ensure that everything ran smoothly from start to finish and for that, I am forever grateful. I was also blown away by the amount of people (family/friends and other vendors) who wanted to let me know how fantastic they thought she was and how impressed they were with her. She truly is just an all round wonderful, genuine & beautiful person.

She knew how important it was to me that I was able to enjoy the time before the wedding with all my friends and family who had flown in from the UK without having to worry about anything and thanks to her, I was fully able to do that. So incredibly thankful!

We cannot recommend her enough and to anyone reading this review who needs a coordinator/planner - HIRE KRISTANA NOW!!
I highly doubt there is anyone better out there...

Katie Sent on 11/06/2019

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Best wedding planner

I have known Kristana for a few years now and actually worked for her as an intern while I was in college. Once I got engaged, I knew there was no one else better to help coordinate my wedding than Kristana because she is truly the BEST out there! There wasn't 1 curve-ball that I threw at her that she couldn't handle. She's not just another vendor you hire, she truly makes an effort to get to know you & your fiance, and she made the whole planning process as well as the day of the wedding stress-free! I knew the day would go absolutely perfect with Kristana there and it was honestly the best day ever! She did such a spectacular job with the set up and the whole flow of the wedding. I highly recommend that everyone should have a coordinator for their wedding and there is no one better out there than Kristana. I cant thank you enough for all of your hard work and helping create the perfect wedding for Nick & I!

Ariela Sent on 10/20/2019

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Amazing experience

I had the most amazing experience hiring Kristana for month of wedding planning service. It was the best money I spent at my wedding. From the start she was helpful, responsive and Fun! On the day of she was able to stop another unsanctioned wedding from taking place during our scheduled time! I never even heard about it until the next day.

My brother in law was a wedding Dj working in over 500 weddings and said she was the most on top of it and professional planner he has ever worked with.

She came up with fun ideas to incorporate our dog into our decoration and some unique ideas that guests mentioned they loved.

Seriously could not be happier!

Erica Sent on 06/19/2019

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Darlington House Wedding March 23, 2019

Kristana was my wedding planner for my wedding on March 23rd at the Darlington House. She was extremely helpful and professional in the planning process; she provided with planning tools as well as a personalized budget. We met a couple of times early on and she explained everything very well to me and made her role very clear. She gave me so many great recommendations and advice for planning. She was my planner for 8 weeks before the event and at that point she started reaching out to vendors, checking in with me about things and helping work out any kinks before the event. I needed to book a tent the week of and she worked with all the vendors to make this possible and completely took over. At the event we ran out of bourbon for our signature drink and she notified us and made sure that we had more within minutes! She made everything flow seamlessly with her team and just helped me feel like I could relax/enjoy myself. She was incredible and did an amazing job being open to me texting her when I felt like I needed her in the process, being available and executing the wedding with precision and professionalism. Thank you so much Kristana for everything! I was extremely impressed with Kristana and her team and would highly recommend her for all of your events. This day was absolutely perfect and I know that was thanks to Kristana Marie Events.

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Brenda Sent on 12/06/2018

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Kristana is easily one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning process. I am really unsure of how we fell into contact but bless the heavens we did. We met Kristana 9ish months before the wedding and I was a deer stuck in headlights. When we met we realized she had also coordinated a friend’s wedding we attended (which was super flawless, amazing, and fun!) and her and my now hubby use to work with each other years ago. Anyway, fast forward to weeks before the wedding, she was basically my sound board and therapist for 6 weeks. I can’t thank Kristana enough for executing our wedding the way she did and made our day perfect for us. Not only is she the best coordinator (totally biased opinion) I am so happy I feel like I gained a friend.

Izzy Sent on 10/16/2018

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Best coordinator in town!

Where do I begin? Kristana Marie is hands down super awesome! She is very professional, easy to work with, communicates effectively, listens to your needs and is a natural at her job. All the vendors we worked with sang her praises. She also has a knack to pick up on anything that could be an issue down the road (like interesting relatives one must be aware of) to prepare for anything. She went above and beyond and helped create the most perfect wedding for us. We’re grateful to have had her managing everything! Don’t look anywhere else – just call Kristana Marie ASAP! :)

Andre Sent on 09/04/2018

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Kristana was the absolute professional and a pleasure to work with. She really made us feel at ease with everything and on the day of our wedding, everything fell into place. She also has a great team behind her, to help pull everything together.
We couldn't be happier with our selection of Kristana to help make our dream wedding come to life.

Barbara Sent on 06/16/2018

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There would have been no beautiful wedding in “Paradise “ if not for Kristana. My daughter was a “flight risk “ in the beginning - busy working and very apprehensive about the whole wedding process. She was just going to go to the local courthouse. I looked into wedding planners and found Kristana. We booked the full planning package as this was a destination for us and we had no clue about planning a wedding. We only had very vague ideas. Kristana met with the bride and groom and came up with amazing ideas! She captured their personalities perfectly. She suggested the best vendors for us and handled all the interfaces. She was always there for any questions and concerns, no matter how silly or embarrassing. Last minute changes were handled quickly and smoothly. The actual wedding was WAY beyond anything that we could have imagined! My daughter felt like a princess and the guests were blown away. The whole thing looked like a magazine shoot. This was only possible because of Kristana’s vision, creativity, and attention to detail, no matter how small. It was completely stress free and really fun! There are no words to express how thankful we are that she brought such a wonderful wedding to life. Thank you Kristana!!

Elise Sent on 03/11/2018

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I do not know what I would've done without Kristana through my wedding planning process. She was always quick to answer any questions that I had and to give recommendations on anything that I was wondering about. She is absolutely AMAZING and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator. As the day approached, she created a detailed timeline for the day, sent it to all of our vendors, contacted all of them to make sure that everyone was on the same page, and made sure that everything ran smoothly! She felt like a long lost friend who just wanted my day to be absolutely perfect and it was because of her. I was so relaxed all day long because she took care of everything. I can never thank her enough for being everything that I needed! If you are looking for a wedding coordinator- HIRE HER!! You will not regret it.

Carly Sent on 12/31/2017

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From the moment I sat down with Kristana, I knew she would be a great fit for us! She really got to know us and what we wanted and truly made it all possible. She thought of everything and went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect, even when that meant getting the flower girl basket the day of the rehearsal. Kristana is passionate, caring, and will work with you to create your dream wedding. I can't thank her enough for helping us create our magical day.

Sarah Sent on 12/29/2017

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She was amazing. She was always available for me with all my questions and was very detailed. I was able to relax the couple weeks before my wedding knowing she was taking care of things. I can't thank you enough for everything. Was 100% the best day of my life all thanks to your diligence.

Sarah Sent on 12/18/2017

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Kristana was beyond incredible and we could not have imagined our wedding going as perfectly and seamlessly without her help. Literally, we had no hiccups! As everyone who has worked with Kristana will tell you, as soon as you meet her you feel like old friends. When you're planning a wedding, you want someone you can trust, get along with, and most of all who is responsive.

When we hired Kristina it was only 2 months before our wedding and as any bride can imagine, feeling like you need to hire a planner this late in the game was stressful and not what we had planned. Up until this point, we had thought the venue would be our planner (for all the brides out there trying to decide if you need a planner - YES. Many venues, including ours, promised they were like our wedding planner but it's not the same.) I also realized that I wanted my sister and bridesmaids to celebrate with us and not be busy helping to keep everything moving. After just a few emails and a coffee meeting, we knew Kristana was the wedding planner for us.

Kristana was amazing throughout the whole process and went above and beyond. She was always available to chat through ideas and even let us borrow some decor she's collected for her brides. Her organization, expertise, and fun attitude make Kristana an incredible wedding planner and a fantastic person to work with. She will be your secret weapon.

Erika Sent on 11/11/2017

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Service Used: Month Of (6 weeks)
Kristana is perfection, we were blown away. She went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly, and that our wedding day was more than we could have ever imagined. We had our wedding in our family friend's backyard which brings challenges - we had to bring in everything we needed for the event, and make sure that the home was left in good condition afterwards. She coordinated all of the moving parts, gave us amazing guidance, and ensured that everything was cleaned up and organized expertly. I really couldn't believe it. The homeowners have hosted many events and a few weddings -- they said this was the best condition their house had ever been left in. Anyways -- hire Kristana ASAP!

Monica Sent on 11/05/2017

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Kristana is worth every penny and more! She is not afraid to get her hands dirty and do everything she can to make your day PERFECT. Our wedding was a dream come true and Kristana was a part of each step to make it happen. If you want your wedding to really reflect you as a couple and stay true to yourself, hire Kristana, she will fight any battle that comes your way to ensure that your wedding is everything you want and more!

Laura Sent on 08/21/2017

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If you want to enjoy a stress-free, seamless wedding day that you and your family can enjoy together then YES, you need a wedding coordinator... and YES IT NEEDS TO BE KRISTANA. I thought I was the most relaxed bride who didn't care about the details of the wedding, but I wanted my wedding to be beautiful and run smoothly. That doesn't just magically happen?
Kristana learned what we wanted out of our special day and made sure it all happened, and then some! She helped me plan out things I didn't know needed to be thought of. I am so glad we did because everything progressed so smoothly throughout the day. I wasn't worried about a single thing and neither was anyone in my family. Kristana blew us away with her set up. I walked into the wedding of my dreams. No one in my family fielded a single call from a vendor. Kristana is incredibly on it with answering the phone and getting back to people.
I had an extremely difficult 3 weeks leading up to my wedding with my sister and father both hospitalized with serious medical issues. I spent those weeks in one hospital or the other, and I had NO time to focus on the wedding. Kristana checked on me to see how I was doing and picked up so much of the slack. That was the time I thought I would be able to do some final things. For instance, I had NO signage ready. I REALLY wanted an unplugged ceremony but didn't have time to make a sign. I told her I didn't care about it anymore given everything that was going on. I walk into the ceremony to see she had gotten me a sign and put beautiful flowers on it! Honestly I could go on and on! I want other people to have an awesome of a day as we did, and Kristana can help you do it!

Supreeta Sent on 07/20/2017

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Kristana and her team are amazing!! She is responsible, trustworthy, caring, respectful, and decisive. She is a very sweet person and very reliable. I would recommend her to anyone!

We had a 4 day wedding (indian cultures) and she owned it! Shout out to Kendra, one of her assistants. Kendra was super helpful and trusting. These two did not let me worry once, when I asked a question they knew the answer right away, and Kristana was so great in constant communication with my other vendors. Especially when I booked a cotton candy vendor 3 days before the event!

If there is anything you need on your wedding, its a wedding planner and her name is Kristana!!

Kareen Sent on 07/17/2017

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We used Kristana for the month of services for our wedding (actually 6 wks). We loved her from the moment we met her, which was 10 months before the wedding! She is so easy to talk to, it feels like you're talking to an old friend. Her communication was great and she always got back in a timely manner. Even though we hired her for the month of the wedding, she was always available and helpful with guidance when I had questions during the 10 months before. The vendors enjoyed working with her, too, which was a bonus. It was also a relief near the end where I didn't want to deal with some of the vendors or hiccups that were going on. I was a little nervous I wouldn't be able to let go and relax the day of the wedding but I just told Kristana all the things I wanted done and she had it all taken care of. Our wedding was magical and Kristana was definitely a part of making that happen!

Natalie Sent on 07/17/2017

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TLDR; LOOK NO FURTHER & BOOK KRISTANA NOW!

I met Kristana a little over a year ago as she was setting up for a different wedding at the venue I eventually chose. As I watched her set up the wedding happening that day, I immediately got a good feeling about her. She was hauling chairs, props, lawn games, decorations, etc., all in the blistering heat - sweating and slightly out of breath - but through it all, she kept a big smile on her face. Someone with that kind of work ethic and love for their work, is just the person you want on your team for your day. I knew right then that she would be the perfect fit for us.

We ended up booking Kristana for the Month Of package and she was worth every cent !! From the very beginning she felt more like a friend than a vendor. I asked for her advice on pretty much everything and all of her recommendations/tips helped make our event run seamlessly. Thanks to her outstanding organizational skills, fast response times and expertise, our wedding went absolutely perfect. Everyone warns you, "Something will go wrong on your wedding day" - not if you have Kristana on your team ! She took the time to ask us questions and understand our vision to ensure nothing was missed. She is thorough, friendly and hard working - exactly the traits you want in your coordinator.

Selecting a coordinator is a huge decision and can make or break your wedding. So trust our experience and make your decision easy - go with Kristana - you won't regret it.

If you are deciding between packages, I would suggest (at the very least least) the Month Of package if not the Full Planning & Design. We had to bring every single thing into our venue and having Kristana the full month before was SUCH a relief !

We can't thank you enough Kristana and wish you all the best !!

-The Cesmat's

Brent Sent on 06/05/2017

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Kristana is beyond words.

We met with Kristana at a quaint wine bar in Hillcrest on good word from our wedding photographer (Kyla from Spotlight Studios) to see if she could be the day-of coordinator we needed for our wedding. At that point in the planning, there was no way for us to fully communicate the vision and madness that was brewing in our heads from the countless DIY details to the unique special moments that had not even made it to paper yet. But putting a great deal of trust in our photographer’s word and after a lovely meeting with Kristana, we decided to book her as our day-of coordinator.

Over the course of the next 9 months, her personality and our working relationship started to emerge. Even though the bulk of her work wouldn’t start until 2 weeks before our wedding, we felt right away her investment not only in our wedding but in our relationship. She put time into understanding us, into learning what we valued most as a couple, most especially as a same-sex couple.

When it came to our wedding day, we tempered our expectations. Nothing is perfect. We did not want to let ourselves down by expecting perfection, especially with all the numerous details and moving parts. But somehow, Kristana created perfection. I've always believed that everything is in the details and she knew the very details that would help our vision come alive. She knew the very details that were important to us, even the ones that we failed to see ourselves. She was more than a vendor just doing her job. She became a friend who was just as invested as us in helping create simply the most perfect day that was completely, in every way, ours.

We cannot recommend Kristana enough. Not only is she incredibly talented and dedicated, but she is also a genuine soul who loves her craft and the people she works for. It doesn't get better than that.

Jennifer Sent on 05/01/2017

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Everything about our experience with Kristana was exceptional! She made my husband and I feel so comfortable and relaxed while trying to plan our dream wedding. She was always there to help when I needed suggestions for vendors or even just when I had general concerns. No matter when I reached out to her she was there with a prompt response. She does go above and beyond to help out her clients especially when you get close to the day of. It gave me and my husband such peace of mind to have her along for the ride with us and I have no doubt that our day went as smooth as it did because we had her on our side. You will not regret booking with Kristana!

Sophia Sent on 04/25/2017

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Kristana was extremely attentive at what my needs and desires were from the ceremony to the reception, and she made sure to wrangle all of our vendors before the date and ensure that everything was planned and taken care of before the actual day of. Her timeline for the day was amazing, and every single person from the florist to family was included on it.

On the day of the wedding, Kristana was once again phenomenal. My husband and I were both truly able to enjoy the day without any hiccups or snags, and we had a blast! We received many compliments from family who wanted us to let Kristana know how professional, kind, and sweet she was when she did interact with them. But the biggest one that we heard (and noticed) was that she was always in the wings of the wedding, never in the spotlight, but always making sure that everything was going perfectly.

Jennifer Sent on 03/17/2017

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Kristiana helped me so much with my peace of mind on my wedding day. She took care of all of the details and all of the vendors, so I did not have to worry. She also helped call me down from freak outs leading up to the wedding. She really and truly cares about her clients, you become part of her family. I highly, highly, highly recommend her.

Jackson Sent on 12/31/2016

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Kristana Marie is fantastic. She made the entire process from start to finish fun and memorable. She's the best at what she does and it shows. I will be recommending her to all my friends.

Tammy Sent on 12/30/2016

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Kristana was an amazing help in planning my son’s wedding. She was with us every step of the way and really took a lot of stress off of our shoulders. She had great recommendations and really made the process so easy. The wedding day went by so quickly, but everything was beautiful. She helped to guide us all through the day and kept us relaxed during the transitions from one moment to the next. It truly was such a special day and we couldn’t be more thankful.

Britni Sent on 11/22/2016

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From start to finish this amazing woman has you covered. I went with Kristana Burreece's full planning package and couldn't be happier. Kristana anticipated all of our needs through every step, she came to all of our interviews with vendors and even made a terrific recommendation for a photographer that I am in love with! Kristana's personaltiy really made this a much less stressful adventure. The level of professionalism and passion she has for this industry is outstanding, and my husband and I are very grateful to have found her to plan our wedding.

James Sent on 11/04/2016

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Words cannot describe how grateful my wife and I are that we chose Kristana as our wedding coordinator. We went with the "month of" package, and it was the smartest decision we made throughout our wedding planning process.

Kristana is very professional and responds to texts/calls/emails very quickly. Throughout the entire 6 weeks we had the pleasure of working with Kristana, I felt as if we were in very good hands.

No bride or groom wants to deal with problems on the day of their wedding, and Kristana made sure of that. We had a lot of vendors and outside issues to do with and Kristana made sure that everything went 100% smoothly on the day of the wedding.

We will definitely be recommending her to anyone we know getting married!

Melissa Sent on 10/26/2016

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Kristana and her team did an amazing job coordinating our wedding at the Andaz rooftop. She totally understood my vision and executed without a hitch. She did a fabulous job being the middle woman and only came to me to make sure I was having a good time or to give me a heads up about anything going on that she thought I should know. She even personally delivered my gluten free pizza to where I was sitting to make sure I was eating!!! So sweet! I would suggest purchasing at least the month of package deal ( that is what I ended up getting) so that you have enough time to meet up, walk the venue, and diffuse any hiccups that may arise!

Marvin Sent on 10/25/2016

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Kristana was our month-of-wedding coordinator for our wedding on 10/15/16. From the moment we met her, my hubby & I absolutely loved her. She's extremely nice, friendly, and organized. No matter if I emailed her or texted her, she was quick to respond with helpful answers. She just put us both at ease and helped our process go smoother. She made our wedding at The New Children's Museum beautiful, stress free, and an awesome time for the both of us. I highly recommend her.

Brett Sent on 09/20/2016

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Kristana might be the nicest person in the world!! But she is definitely the best wedding coordinator in the world. From day one working with us, she went over the top to make sure things were PERFECT for our wedding. I really can not express how wonderful, organized, and on top of things she was. She made my life so amazing, because my wife did not have to deal or stress about anything. I can not thank you enough for that, there is so much stress during weddings and Kristana makes you feel completely at ease. Also, one of the sweetest things Kristana did was come over one night before the wedding to just sit with us and get to know us and make sure she was on the same page as us.

You are the best wedding planner and I know you will make so many other couples happy like you did for us.

Thank you again. Mackenzie and I love you! : )

Mackenzie Sent on 07/21/2016

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I wish I could give Kristana more than 5 stars. She went so far above and beyond everything we hoped for and I am so happy we booked her as our wedding coordinator. Her passion for her job and the attentiveness she shows her clients truly reflects in her quality of work. We booked her for her 6 weeks coordination package prior to the wedding date. The first time we met with her, I immediately felt a weight lifted off of my shoulders. She took the time to get to know us as a couple which made the time leading up to our wedding, and the day of, even more special. A couple weeks before our wedding date we had a huge issue with the transportation company my husband I had already booked. Before I even had a chance to panic about this, Kristana took the reigns and found a new (and better) company to work with us. It amazed me how quickly she could pull off a last minute task like this but proves the relationship and trust she has built in this community. She is very organized, has a quick response time, and a great attention to detail. The combination of these qualities made the day of our wedding run impeccably. We can't thank Kristana enough for everything she has done for us!!

Arin Sent on 07/15/2016

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I'm going to try to stay away from cliches in this review BUT know something - choosing a wedding coordinator is THE MOST important vendor decision you will make in your wedding. Period. I challenge anyone to tell me otherwise... no coordinator means you don't get to enjoy your wedding... a bad coordinator ruins your special day... a good coordinator makes your special day wonderful.... an amazing coordinator makes the wedding appear as if it ran itself. Kristana is the latter.

I hired Kristana for a very specific reason - I needed someone who could take charge yet handle the most difficult guests and vendors with grace. My wedding was not an easy one to plan. My (now) husband and I decided to get married on a US Military base, which comes with it's own set of challenges (on top of the normal wedding ones). Knowing there would be added issues, I insisted on a coordinator. My husband didn't understand why we needed one (don't worry if your fiance is the same.. most of them focus on tangible things as the important items). I flat out demanded one (yes, a rare bridezilla moment on my part because I knew how important it was). Trust me, men, you do NOT want to be trying to deal with Great Aunt Nancy and her peanut allergy at the same time you're trying to tell the florist to give the corsage to your mom while attempting to stare lovingly into your new wife's eyes. See? Things like that exist - the seemingly most trivial things will take up the most time. And take you away from what you should be focused on... each other and having the most wonderful day possible. Regardless of how much you're spending on your wedding, why spend all that money then have no follow through? It would be like training for the Olympics then deciding to show up without your coach. Not a good idea. Kristana is a good idea. Regardless of the time of day (or night... again, I had a few bridezilla moments) she was always available with a solution. I remember the time that st

Teha Sent on 07/06/2016

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First off, if you are looking for an honest, hard working, hands down amazing coordinator, look no further. Where do I even start with Kristana. She is AMAZING. Kristana helped me, as a bride, keep my sanity which let's be obvious, is extremely hard for brides, but she did it and she did it WELL! She was always a text or call away whenever I needed her. From dealing with my other wedding vendors', to giving me simple advice of ideas that I came up with about my wedding, Kristana was there and she was extremely professional. Kristana strives to make sure your perfect day goes smooth and you don't have to worry one bit and let me tell you, my husband and I enjoyed every minute of our wedding due to Kristana's hard work and making it literally, the most perfect day ever(cliche I know). Haha. I also love how she created the most perfect timeline for my husband and I; Kristana takes everything you want to do on your day of and creates the most perfect and amazing timeline! Please, please, PLEASE, use her as our wedding coordinator. I promise you won't be disappointed and your perfect day will be nothing short of amazing with Kristana as your coordinator.

Amir Sent on 06/29/2016

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Working with Kristana was by far one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Her willingness to help and guide us was incredible. If she wasn't able to take our call she would get back to us in a very timely manner. We opted to go with a package that involved her for 6 weeks prior to the wedding date (the right choice). However, we contracted her over a year in advance and she was helpful right from the jump.

As we got within a month of the wedding she went above and beyond to begin removing tasks from our plate. I think I might have heard "I'll take care of that" 3 or 4 times over during a meeting without being solicited to do so. She was eager to execute for us. Even before our wedding day came around I looked at my wife several times over and said "I'm not sure what we would have done without her."

Our experience with her during the wedding day was nothing short of flawless. I saw her running around making sure things were in order the entire evening. She helped us stay on track with our timeline of events and made sure the things that were important to us were taken care of. It was more than apparent that if it was important to us then it was important to her. We even left the venue with Tupperware filled with a bunch of desserts from our for our dessert bar since she saw we didn't really get a chance to enjoy much of that (given that we were running around so much). Once again, a gesture that came unsolicited. So thoughtful.

I honestly couldn't say enough great things about Kristana and how talented she is as what she does. If you're considering contracting a wedding coordinator (highly recommended if it fits your budget) Kristana is simply the right choice. You'll be happy you did it.

Caroline Sent on 06/28/2016

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Kristana was an absolute gem! Our wedding day was carefree and seamless! She was organized, personable and handled all vendors, guests, and family members with professionalism and grace!

Kevin Sent on 06/23/2016

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My wife and I recently got married at the Darlington House (just the ceremony without a reception) and Kristana helped provide day-of coordination services. We had a pretty small ceremony with 23 people including us but we decided that having Kristana there would help us (and our families) relax and enjoy the moment without having to worry about stuff.

Leading up to the wedding, Kristana reached out to our vendors (officiant, furniture, strings, venue, photographer) to make sure everyone was on the same page, and created a day-of schedule laying everything out. We flew in a couple days before the ceremony and met with Kristana to walk through the venue and day-of schedule which was pretty helpful. Before the ceremony Kristana and her assistant (I'm sorry I'm horrible with names!) set everything up, and during the ceremony she made sure that we stayed on schedule. And afterwards as we made our way to dinner, she took care of the the cleanup. I'm sure that she did a lot more than what I'm aware of, since everything during our wedding seemed to go really smoothly!

Kristana was professional, personable, and great to work with!

-Kevin and Mary

Rebecca Sent on 06/12/2016

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We were referred to Kristana through our photographer. At first we didn't think we needed a month-of coordinator because our venue had a level of coordination, but things started to pop up that made us realize we wanted one! Multiple vendors of ours asked for a more detailed wedding timeline and we had no idea what details should be included and what the best flow would be logistically. We also had a lot happening - other than the typical wedding events, we had a dancer for entertainment, getaway car that we wanted photos with and a grand exit rose petal throw. Kristana was amazing in making sure everything went smoothly and the vendors knew where to be, etc. Everything went off without a hitch. She even had an emergency kit and pinned my dress when one of my bustle buttons ripped off! Most of all I didn't worry about anything on the day. It was a huge relief when we hired her and I literally handed over all my stress. I was so relaxed on the day and that is worth everything!

Kyla Sent on 04/28/2016

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Kristana was amazing!! International Wedding Planner Extraordinaire :) She planned our wedding in Florence, Italy in April 2016. It was everything I could hope for, and more!! With all her careful planning and attention to detail it was perfect. She helped me find great vendors and keep in contact with them. This was a challenge with the distance from San Diego and the language barrier, but she was great in keeping it all organized. There is so much care that goes into planning a wedding, and I am glad I invested in a coordinator. Kristana made my wedding day stress-free!! Thank you XOXO

Eric + Kyla Santillano

Asuka Sent on 04/04/2016

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Kristana is really a treat. My husband and I hired her as a day of coordinator and we couldn't have been happier. Kristana went above and beyond not just on our wedding day but even with things before and after the wedding. I honestly don't know what I would have done without her. She has such a beautiful personality and a soothing voice that kept me from freaking out when I was on edge. As a bride, the last thing you want to do is have to worry about the little details of your big day (especially since you are pretty much cut off from everything at the time) but you also don't want to have to make your friends and family work on your big day. Kristana will take care of everything from making sure things run on time, making sure you have your space, to getting the gifts and other belongings safely to where you want them to be. There is no one in the world more friendly yet professional than Kristana and I am truly thankful for her.

Brittany Sent on 03/20/2016

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For those thinking a "wedding planner" is just an expense in the budget to cut-PLEASE READ! I was probably one of the biggest DIY brides on a budget out there, but hiring Kristana is an absolute MUST & the smartest decision you could make in your planning. We wanted a very simple & intimate wedding (ceremony/dinner only-no big reception) with our immediate families & closest friends. We found out our dream venue required us to have a wedding planner before we could book & we truly didn’t think we needed one because we envisioned such a small setting. We reached out to Kristana & agreed that her “Day Of” package was our perfect fit. We met at the venue for a nice walk through so she could get a visual as to what our vision was, noting everything as we went & made sure we knew exactly what her role would be & what she would need from us to make things happen. She helped me think of things I had no idea to include & we had so much fun along the way. She made sure that communication between the vendors & us was never lost. She had the most genuine and professional manner & was such a wonderful help to all involved. Most of the advice we got pre-wedding day was to really cherish & enjoy every minute because the day "goes too fast" & because of Kristana, that was possible! When the big day came, she was there with a smile on her face the entire time & had everything we needed & more. She even had something in her emergency kit that helped fix an important sentimental attachment to my bouquet on the big day. She made sure things were in their proper places, traffic in my getting-ready room was kept to a minimum & made sure our ceremony started promptly & ran smoother than I ever could have imagined. Our wedding was a complete dream come true & I can honestly say it was the happiest day of our lives. We could not have done it without Kristana; she is the BEST! She went above & beyond every expectation we had & it was an absolute honor to have her be a part of our big day!

User2305532 Sent on 03/14/2016

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My wife and I had Kristana as our Day-Of Coordinator for our wedding at Leoness Cellars Winery in November of 2014. When we first started planning our wedding, we knew it was going to be under 100 guests and since the package with Leoness Cellars covered a lot of the coordinating, we didn't see the need to bring in any outside help. Cut to a few months before the wedding, and my wife and I are about to explode from "hands-on" family stress, and that's when we decided that bringing in some help might not be a bad option. We were introduced to Kristana through our photography vendor, Spotlight Studios, as she was their in-house wedding coordinator. After a few phone calls and a meeting, we decided to bring her into the fold without even looking into or considering another coordinator. At first we thought, "Wow she's so young!", but she presented herself so professionally that we instantly put our trust in her abilities. In our one-on-one at the winery we went over more details and Kristana got to know us. We ended up sharing stories over some wine tasting and really just connected as people. In that time spent together, Kristana let us vent all of our frustrations and stresses about the wedding. She was a wonderful support and was so genuine in letting us know that her number one job was making sure WE were happy. Not the venue, not our parents, US. She was on our side, 100%. That meeting singlehandedly turned the wedding around for us, especially for my wife who had almost given up thinking she would enjoy her own wedding. The details of the wedding day are a blur, but throughout it all, Kristana was on point. We're so happy to have worked with her and cannot recommend her highly enough. In this day and age of smaller weddings and idea-mining websites like Pinterest and Etsy, a wedding coordinator can seem like an unneeded expense. All I can say is that having Kristana there making sure things ran smoothly but also as an extra emotional support, was indispensable.

Christine Sent on 03/14/2016

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So thankful to have had Kristana by our side for our big day. We were referred to her through our florist, and once we met with her we knew she was the right fit for us. We booked her for Month Of Coordination, but she was always very responsive with us and had lots of suggestions prior to the 6 week mark. She is really organized and everyone was impressed with the beautiful timeline she made of our day. The part that stood out most to me is that she really cared about us. She really took the time to get to know us and made us feel so special and taken care of. Our talks got me so excited because she would genuinely make us feel as though we had nothing to worry about, and she had our backs no matter what. Our wedding day was all that we could have imagined, and I am so thankful that Kristana was there to make it happen for us!

Rowan Sent on 11/04/2016

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Kristana was so friendly and personable! I loved getting to know her 1-1 as a person, and she was the most flexible and patient coordinator ever. When our florals got messed up, and we were short one boutonniere for the groomsmen, and one bouquet for the bridesmaids, she patiently made them for us with the extra floral designs we had. I loved working with her, and would highly recommend her to anyone!

Kristal Sent on 08/29/2018

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Very happy with Kristana when I met her, her professionalism and price points. However, the day of I barely saw her and was disappointed in the timeline flow of events because I did not get as many pictures of my bridesmaids, and absolutely NO pictures of my set up (which was really frustrating because I spent months picking out décor).
She did not arrive on site until a little after 11 for a 5pm wedding, and wasn't there to let my bridesmaids or hair and makeup into the venue, and I saw her only twice until 30 min after our start time. Then, I found out she was still decorating the venue when we were finished with our ceremony (where we were supposed to take all our pictures). We filled out a 6 page questionnaire and it's like that didn't even matter because we were supposed to have a first look and didn't. Which, I didn't really care about but she was still setting up décor inside the banquet room when we were finished with our ceremony and trying to take pics at the same time! I personally had to gather my family and party to take pics near the ceremony site, and then the arch we had requested to stay was removed by that time because we were behind schedule. My bridesmaids photos were taken in the dark... I just don't know if she was prepared to handle the scale of wedding we had... I don't know if I would've chosen her if I could go back knowing this.

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