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McKenzieKate Weddings

McKenzieKate Weddings

Issaquah, WA
4.7 out of 5 rating, 18 Reviews
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    Pj Sent on 05/08/2018
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    This wedding was beautiful down to every detail...smiles were everywhere! Even the turn-a-round from ceremony to dinner...awesome attention to detail McKenzieKateWeddings!
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    Cheri Sent on 05/08/2018
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    We loved having Sherry Smith as our daughter's wedding coordinator! Seriously, don't know what we would have done without her! She listens to what the bride (and groom) want for their wedding and truly cares about every detail. She has good connections in the wedding field and will work to get you the best deals she can find. We highly recommend McKenzieKate Weddings for your upcoming wedding!
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    Colleen Sent on 08/08/2017
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    I was recently at a beautiful wedding reception where Sherry Smith was the wedding planner. Because I was impressed by the professional yet warm way in which she worked behind the scenes, I'm taking this opportunity to give a shout out. What a joy to have this most special event done with grace & style. If you are searching for an exceptional wedding planner who wants to see your day done exactly the way you have dreamed it, you'll love Sherry.

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    That was such a fun wedding! Brianna and Tom were a joy to work with clear to the end after I packed their car up with all of their wedding accessories and handed them their keys at their after party. It was wonderful to have you there! Thank you!
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    Veronica Sent on 08/02/2017
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    We had the most glorious Wedding Day for our daughter and much of it had to do with hiring Sherry Smith! Sherry went above and beyond in making sure everything was perfect as details are her specialty! She was at our Venue extremely early, before anyone else and had already began decorating the chapel and the dining room as we had discussed and planned. The flow of the day was enjoyable for all, and being she was doing most of the work, along with the vendors, I got to enjoy the whole day before pictures and the evening ceremony with my daughter and family. I appreciated all the vendors she suggested as they were the best and very affordable...the cake, the flowers, and DJ were incredible! She made sure all the vendors were delivering or arriving on time and I didn't have to worry at all. The icing on the (Wedding ) cake was the amazing compliments we received from all of our friends after the Wedding on the Evening!! They were blown away! ......I would recommend her to anyone planning a Wedding! Thank you again Sherry!

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    Thank you! What a great day with great people! I'm so thankful you chose to select my recommended vendors. Everything went so smoothly and your guests had an awesome night with great food and music while enjoying the beautiful decor. And you're right! I have not found better icing for a cake than what you had. On top of that the flowers on it make it one of my favorites! Thank you for your review! Sherry
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    Sandra Sent on 09/01/2016
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    We retained Sherry to be our day-of-coordinator for our wedding. Sherry went way beyond what we ever expected or hoped for from a coordinator! She was organized, responsive, and the most detail-oriented person we ever could have hoped for. She made everything look easy! She took the stress off us, and helped us plan and time things in ways we never would have thought of. She has a calm demeanor, which is so helpful before and during weddings. The event went off without a hitch, thanks to her, and whatever little glitches that came up were taken care of without us even knowing about them. She did not stop for a second during the ceremony and reception, making sure everything turned out exactly as we had planned. All our guests commented on how perfect everything was, and we owe that to Sherry's professionalism and hard work. If you are thinking twice about getting a coordinator, don't! If you are thinking twice about hiring Sherry, we can tell you definitively that you'd be making a big mistake by choosing someone else. We were thrilled with Sherry's work and have no idea how we would have done it without her!!
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    La' A. Sent on 02/20/2016
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    Sherry was incredible! We had her as a day-of coordinator and it was money well-spent. She guided us through the planning process and her vendor suggestions were great! It was such piece of mind knowing that she will take care of everything during the wedding day.
    She is flexible and held her cool on the big day. She discreetly checked in during the reception to see if we wanted to do our get-away. I was having so much fun dancing that I said "no" and she just nodded her head and went with the flow.
    She plans things 110% so that there is wiggle room on the day-of. Things went smoothly and I have no complaints with how the day went.
    My husband was skeptical on the value of having a wedding coordinator but after the reception was over, she won him over! We both felt she worked hard and really did a wonderful job.

    McKenzieKate Weddings's reply:

    La' Akea, your wedding is such a wonderful memory! You are so detail-oriented you made it easy for me to capture your vision. I loved the frame backdrop you selected. It turned out very unique and beautiful. I'm so thankful you were able to "let go" on the day of the wedding and have fun. I loved every minute! (Except the parking!) Ha!
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    Dana Sent on 09/14/2013
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    Sherry was our wedding coordinator and she was AMAZING! We can't imagine having our wedding without her. She went above and beyond her duties, making sure everything was organized and communicated. She was there every step of the way to guide and support us. During the wedding I felt like I could just relax and not worry about anything because I knew Sherry had it covered. If we had any questions she was RIGHT there by our side. She was awesome. I would recommend her to anyone.
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    Debbie Sent on 08/13/2017
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    Sherry Smith blew our minds! The wedding turned out to be an absolutely penultimate event that should have been featured in a bridal magazine or better homes and gardens. A glimpse of heaven was revealed that night under the stars! She worked tirelessly, and with kindness to all. Throughout the process she never exhibited anxiety, stress or impatience. She is the kind of person who can speak directly, listen intently and help people understand all the ins and outs of what they are desiring a wedding to be. She has the knowledge and the know-how to get it done for you!

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    Your daughter's wedding was so beautiful! (Mostly because you have a beautiful daughter!). I had such a great time working with you both in finding just the right venue and caterer to fit your vision and budget! I loved the farm tables decor with the eclectic dinnerware and Twelve Baskets provided another night of great food and service! It takes a team and you had a great one! Thank you for having us be a part of this special day!
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    Sherry Smith of McKenzie Kate Weddings coordinated our daughter’s wedding at the Columbia Winery this summer. It was Sherry’s hard work, experience, honesty, good humor and grace that helped make our wedding planning experience fun and low stress from start to finish! From our first meeting my daughter and I found Sherry to be extremely knowledgeable and helpful, while at the same time sensitive to honoring our vision for the event. She connected us with high quality vendors who saved us money, set a manageable timeline for us with lots of reminders and check-ins along the way, and cheered us on with warmth and humor. As the big day drew near, she intensified her involvement and worked as an intermediary with vendors, negotiating further and finding ways for us to save money, helping us avoid unnecessary hassles, and keeping all involved parties true to time commitments and duties. When my daughter’s wedding day finally arrived, Sherry was invaluable! She delivered, reminded, double-checked, monitored, set-up, tore-down, calmed, smiled, mended and orchestrated the entire event, freeing me to enjoy myself, laugh, dance and cry along with my family and friends. She brought a large suitcase to the winery containing every possible emergency tool and material we might need, from a hot glue gun with which she repaired a broken table number, to needle and thread to sew the bride’s slip into place between ceremony and reception. On that special day, she and her assistant painstakingly arranged decorations we had brought, and took such care that I think they were more concerned with how it all looked than we were! On top of all this, Sherry is a sweet, caring and funny person who got excited right along with us and, in the end, felt like a friend. Without reservation we recommend McKenzie Kate weddings.
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    Kari R. Sent on 12/06/2011
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    I had the pleasure of working with Sherry when she planned and coordinated a wedding at my Venue, The Harbor Club of Bellevue. I was so pleased to find that Sherry was organized, open to suggestions, and wonderful at relaying the needed information between The Harbor Club and the Bride and Groom. The evening went off beautifully! Sherry moved us through each part of the night with no issues; where everyone, on her staff and mine, thought the night was a breeze. No doubt Sherry's attention to detail, organization, smile, and cool-collected personality set the tone for the night and it was virtually perfect! I would highly recommend Sherry Smith and McKenzieKate Weddings to be part of your special occasion!

    ~Kari Rae Davis
    Outside Catering Sales Manager
    The Harbor Club of Seattle and Bellevue
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    Joan Sent on 09/12/2011
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    Sherry Smith was wedding coordinator for my daughter's wedding, and having her work through the process with us was incredibly valuable. The wedding was more than we had ever hoped for because of her expertise. She was open to all our suggestions and ideas but would not hesitate to give her frank opinion. Her structure and attention to detail during the planning process resulted in a wedding day that was enjoyable and ran smoothly. She was responsive to all our calls and emails, often reminding us of our timeline and decisions that needed to be made. Her fee was so reasonable, considering her contacts with other vendors, the time she spent before and on the wedding day, and our lowered stress levels just knowing Sherry was there.
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    Gail Sent on 08/12/2012
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    I would HIGHLY recommend Sherry to anyone planning a wedding. I interviewed quite a few wedding planners and felt so comfortable with Sherry right away. She was by far the most professional and organized planner I talked to, and I could immediately tell that she wanted this to be our day and reflect our personalities rather than being the biggest or most extravagant wedding. My now-husband and I were across the country at grad school during the planning, but she was extremely prompt with e-mail responses as well as meeting with our parents. Her recommendations of vendors were spot on (especially our amazing food which people raved about) and she was great about letting us know where we could save money and where we should splurge. The day-of could not have gone more smoothly, everything went perfectly and followed the detailed timeline she had drawn up. I would recommend Sherry to anyone, even if you feel like you have everything under control with the planning, the amount of stress that Sherry took off my parents, husband, and I let us truly enjoy the whole experience.
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    Jody Sent on 01/29/2012
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    My daughter had a year to plan for her wedding but as the wedding got closer she had a hard time making final decisions. It got down to the last 3 weeks and I couldn't wait any longer so I hired Sherry to tie up the loose ends. If I hadn't hired Sherry to help me make the final decisions and run the show at the wedding and reception my daughter would not be married. Sherry is so organized and efficient. She new all the vendors we were working with. You could tell she had done this for years. She knows everything about planning a wedding from start to finish. I just wish I had hired her 6 months before! I am so grateful she was able to help me at the last minute. I was actually able to enjoy my daughters wedding without worrying about anything. She was worth every penny!
    Sherry thank you so much!!!

    -Jody O'Donnell, Mother of the Bride
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    Nancy Sent on 09/01/2011
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    Sherry was an amazing Wedding Planner! She was very knowledgable about all types of weddings and ceremonies and helped us plan our own vision. She was tuned in to all that was needed to take place for our perfect day!. She made sure every little detail was taken care of...from the scheduling to contacting all our vendors to make sure everyone was in Synch. She offered great ideas for the floral to the food, and my family and I were left to totally enjoy the day without worrying about a thing! Her fees were low to mid range and gave the highest quaility service. I would recommend Sherry to anyone!
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    Julie Sent on 08/25/2011
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    Sherry saved me on my wedding day! My family was able to enjoy the day without having to lift a finger other than smile for the photographer! She never stopped working. During our planning process Sherry was able to give us many ideas that we used and were glad for it. Every vendor she suggested was professional. No matter when I called Sherry, she made herself available and sometimes that was quite late in the evening. We made many changes throughout our planning, yet Sherry kept up admirably and made them happen. You would do well to hire at least a "day of" planner, but if you can hire one from the time you start planning it would be best. McKenzieKate Weddings uses an assistant, too, and we found her to be hardworking, professional, and pleasant to work with. Hire McKenzieKate Weddings, you'll be glad you did.
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    B Sent on 08/24/2017
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    Working with Sherry through McKenzieKate Weddings truly helped bring the wedding day my husband and I had envisioned to life. Given that we had our ceremony and reception at different locations, it was critical for us to know that someone was on the ground and managing the details of the day. Sherry helped me think through all aspects of our wedding (from rehearsal to the morning after the wedding) and ensured that everything (literally, everything) went off according to plan. My family, my husband, and I were all able to focus on the big picture of the day and enjoy every moment. The only opportunity I can think of is that I should have designated a "point person" in advance for answering any day-of questions (as I had to make a few decisions before the ceremony that I would have preferred to delegate). I would highly recommend Sherry to anyone wishing to invest in a smooth, detail-oriented, and fabulous wedding day!

    McKenzieKate Weddings's reply:

    I LOVED being a part of your special day. And you are so right, there should always be a point person other than the bride or groom. I'm pretty thankful though that you were able to show me your heart on one item so I could fix it exactly as you wanted it and I'm not sure a point person could have shown me that. It was so fun to see your guests having a blast at your reception. Again, thank you for having me be a part of your special day.
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    Melinda M. Sent on 11/08/2023
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    Sherry made it all come together!

    Our experience with Sherry Smith at McKenzie Kate Weddings was simply amazing! From the affordability to high quality of service, we are beyond grateful to have found Sherry. Sherry's dedication and attention to detail made us feel like we hit the jackpot with her day-of services. She's incredibly organized, and her checklist covered every little detail we could think of and then some.

    Sherry's knack for detail didn't stop there; she also brought attention to things we hadn't even considered, making our day extra special. She was a breeze to communicate with, responding quickly to texts and emails, which is a huge plus during wedding planning.

    Sherry's fantastic relationships with our vendors made the day run seamlessly. It was like a well-orchestrated symphony. We even had some downtime thanks to her meticulous planning.

    Sherry made sure we were blissfully unaware of any troubleshooting or issues on our big day, allowing us to enjoy every moment with our loved ones. We can't thank her enough for keeping the stress at bay.

    In a nutshell, Sherry is a fantastic day-of coordinator. She's a total steal. If you want someone who'll make your wedding day unforgettable and stress-free, Sherry is the way to go. We're beyond grateful for her hard work and couldn't have asked for a better experience!
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    Valerie Sent on 08/01/2017
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    DO NOT HIRE HER AS YOUR WEDDING PLANNER! We hired her to do day of plus wedding planning (more then day of, but less than full planning) and she was terrible. Our interview with her was great and she was fine for a few months (which is why we kept her), but then she became hard to reach, wasn't managing things as the contract specified, and complained about everything. She confused all of our vendors, was offended anytime you didn't like her idea, and made the wedding day very difficult. We planned every last detail ourselves to make sure it would go smoothly, but she was so incompetent that my mom had to spend the entire wedding day running around doing things herself and we missed our special time together. Even our bridal party attendants commented on how rude and dismissive she was at our rehearsal. Instead of solving problems, she created problems and was very difficult to work with. Many of our vendors commented on the wedding day that she was not available and were surprised at how little she was doing despite the fact that she claims on her website that she will really be there for you on the wedding day. We are so so disappointed with our experience and deeply regret hiring her as it led to many headaches before and on our big day.
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