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Amanda C. Sent on 12/21/2023Kaitlin creates "wow" weddings!
When we got engaged, all my husband and I knew was that we wanted to have a wedding that felt like "us," but we had no idea how to put that into words, let alone make the vision come to life. We knew we could plan a wedding on our own if we really had to, but that we'd be blind to the things that would make it a "wow" wedding and to be honest, we really wanted to enjoy being engaged and not have to worry about planning every single detail.
We had several consultation calls with different planners, but Kaitlin stood out from the get-go as someone who is experienced, professional, and most importantly, has a skill for really listening and understanding what was important to us.
Kaitlin took small pieces of what we said was important to us and made our vision come to life. We wanted a wedding that felt like an experience for our guests. We wanted them to feel relaxed, have great food and drinks, and be delighted by small surprises at every turn. Kaitlin had incredible ideas for unique vendors to bring in, from a live guitarist who fit our vibe perfectly to our own coffee truck service. She also knew how to respectfully encourage us to consider color choices or other decor that she knew would make the event feel more timeless and well-rounded.
The entire weekend of our wedding, Kaitlin and our vendors were perfectly in sync. I never felt stressed over details or timing at any given point. They were attentive, caring, and incredible detail-oriented.
My husband and I had the best year planning our wedding with Kaitlin. We're so grateful that our vision came to life and we'll be forever reminiscing on our perfect day.
If you are looking for a planner who will be a partner with you in creating the wedding of your dreams, cares deeply about you and your loved ones, and can create an experience that wows your guests, look no further than Kaitlin! -
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Caroline M. Sent on 07/21/2023Best decision we made!
Simply put, Kaitlin is exceptional at what she does. From start to finish we could not have asked for a more wonderful planning experience. Kaitlin is able to take a couple's wildest ideas and execute them with precision, bringing to life something far more beautiful than one could imagine. As a couple who was very wary to enter into the wedding planning process due to the immense amount of time and energy it can take… Kaitlin put all of our concerns at ease. After our first conversation we truly felt like Kailtin took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for, and was able to guide us in decision making throughout the process so that the final event aligned with everything we could have wanted. From juggling various vendors, unique constraints and day of curve-balls, Kaitlin remained a calm, reassuring force so that we could relax and enjoy our day to the fullest capacity. We can’t say it enough — thank you, thank you, thank you, Kaitlin you truly made our day perfect. -
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Amanda K. Sent on 10/21/2023Kaitlin is the best!!
I wish I could give Kaitlin more than 5 stars. She is absolutely phenomenal. From the very beginning she kept us organized, on track, and helped guide us through the entire planning process. She has so much valuable experience and was able to provide helpful advice and feedback when we needed it.
Kaitlin brought our vision to life better than I could have possibly imagined! Our guests were commenting all evening what a great day it was and she was the driver that really helped bring the whole day together. Booking Kaitlin was one of the best investments we made while planning our wedding. -
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Marisa T. Sent on 07/06/2023
Kaitlin is the BEST wedding planner!
Of all the decisions we made for our wedding, the absolute best decision we made was switching from our original wedding planner to Kaitlin. After several months of working with our original planner, it wasn’t going well and I kept seeing Kaitlin’s posts on Instagram and wished we were working with her. I reached out to her and she was immediately understanding, compassionate and wonderful. We decided to make the switch and never looked back. I now cannot imagine planning our wedding without Kaitlin. She immediately understood the vision we had for our wedding and constantly reassured us that everything would be beautiful. Kaitlin was so helpful with every decision we made. She made suggestions but never pushed. She was great at giving opinions when we asked or when she felt like we were not seeing something important.
Our wedding weekend was so beautifully executed and it was entirely due to Kaitlin and her amazing team. So many of our guests told us that they have never been to such a well-organized and gorgeous wedding. It was truly spectacular. Every time I turned around, Kaitlin or one of her amazing team members was there to ask if I needed anything or to let me know what was going to happen next. If anything went wrong, I never would have known it because Kaitlin handled everything and it all went so smoothly. Kaitlin and her team did a wonderful job with our families, who played a big role in the wedding. Everyone knew where to be when and Kaitlin managed everyone with empathy. She made sure all the pieces came together and that everything stayed well within budget. Kaitlin also worked incredibly well with our venue and our other vendors.
Kaitlin helped us execute a wedding that was beyond our wildest dreams. I wish I had tons of friends getting married in California because I would tell every one of them that they need to hire Kaitlin! She’s simply the best. -
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Jody Sent on 05/03/2023
Mother of the Bride
This is to all Mothers and daughters….this is a
fun, exciting, special and some what stressful time. I highly recommend Kaitlin to help you with your special day!! She helps pull the stress out of the experience! We had a great experience with Kaitlin! She knows ALL aspects of a wedding and so many vender options. She is a wealth of knowledge in the planning stages. As the wedding day approached, Kaitlin made it easy! The wedding went off flawlessly and we had a beautiful day exactly as my daughter envisioned! I can’t imagine not having Kaitlin helping us with this day!! Thank you Kaitlin!! -
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Lexie A. Sent on 01/05/2023Professional, warm, creative and solution driven!
I had the pleasure of planning my wedding with Kaitlin from Aug. 2021 - Oct. 2022. Right off the bat Kaitlin demonstrated her deep knowledge of the central coast wedding industry (venues, vendors, etc), but beyond that she took the time to get to know my husband and I. She was able to hone in on our preferences (design, fashion, taste in music, relationship style) and produce a wedding that felt authentic to us as a couple. To me, that was priceless! Kaitlin & her team are professional, warm, creative and solution driven. I strongly recommend them!Pocketful Of Plans's reply:
Thank you for your kind words! Working with you over the year leading up to your wedding was a joy and honor. I loved getting to know you, your incredible families, and of course your sweet furry pup. Your wedding was a beautiful reflection of the love you two share and your incredible connection. I am so happy for you two to start your married life. -
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Abigail P. Sent on 01/02/2023Hire her!
Kaitlin planned my husband and I's October 2022 wedding weekend in Carmel, CA. We live in Chicago and would be planning from afar so we were looking for a wedding planner local to the Carmel area who knew all the vendors and venues.
From the start Kaitlin was professional and made us feel special. You can tell she loves her job and her clients. She was the perfect fit for us and did a phenomenal job. From start to finish we had zero complaints working with her. (YES... ZERO!)
She made us feel like her only clients and handled every issue, question, email/phone call as a true professional. Nothing was too small or to big- every detail was thought of. My husband and I marveled throughout the planning process at her ability to be punctual, proactive, prompt all while being calm, organized and kind. She constantly volunteered valuable information about the area, vendors and venues. When things didn't go according to plan or there were vendor issues she worked with us until a solution was found.
We would have never been able to plan our spectacular weekend without her. She made our welcome party, wedding and post wedding brunch simply stunning events and it was a weekend we will never ever forget. It was bittersweet as our planning process came to an end as we knew wouldn't be talking with her every week.
If you're thinking of hiring a wedding planner- Hire Kaitlin! You won't regret it and you will have the most magical event!Pocketful Of Plans's reply:
Thank you so much for the kind words. Working with you two to plan your wedding was the most wonderful journey. I am so honored you two trusted me to be a part of your wedding weekend and it was truly the most magical weekend. Your ability to make everyone feel loved and welcomed and part of the celebration is something that will stay with me as I continue to grow as a planner. I adore you both and wish you the best and happiest married life. -
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Takako K. Sent on 03/27/2023100% recommend Kaitlin!
We loved Kaitlin from the very beginning stages of our search to find the wedding planner we wanted to work with. As soon as we hopped on a call with her, we quickly learned that Kaitlin is energetic, full of enthusiasm, knowledgeable, resourceful, and punctual in the work that she does. And we wanted to lock down Kaitlin as our planner asap!
I actually thought that we could do our wedding without much help from a wedding planner, but I was totally wrong. The amount of experience that she brings in for wedding planning and the local knowledge she has of the Carmel area was something I would not have been able to fill myself. She saved us so many hours of searches to find the right vendors. Kaitlin also managed some of the relationships directly with the vendors, so we weren’t swamped with the project management side of the wedding planning because Kaitlin had our backs all of the time.
We had check-in calls with Kaitlin to plan our wedding, which I looked forward to because we always got so much done! We had many changing elements as we approached the wedding day, and Kaitlin accommodated us in the most gracious and helpful way possible.
We also loved having her team, who was there for additional help on the day. They were all amazing. We couldn’t have done our wedding without Kaitlin, and we highly recommend her! -
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Morgan Sent on 07/20/2022Thank you, Kaitlin!!
It is hard to put into words how incredible Kaitlin and her team are. When I say she is the BEST, I truly mean it! My husband and I could not have asked for a better person, and team, to guide us through our special day. Kaitlin was always there for us when we needed her. She treats every wedding like it is her own. She is invested in her couples and will give you everything she has to make your day a dream come true. On the day of our wedding, Kaitlin was nothing short of amazing! She completely put our minds at ease and allowed us to enjoy the best day of our lives! No matter what issues came up, Kaitlin handled it to perfection. Hearing our friends and family say how nice, friendly, and overall fantastic our wedding planner is, is a true testament of who Kaitlin is. She is a gifted wedding planner and deeply loves and enjoys what she does. We are forever grateful for Katlin and the Pocket Full of Plans team!
Kaitlin, thank you so much for everything you did for us. Words cannot describe how appreciative we are. We look forward to watching you continue to grow your business and make other couples wedding dreams come true!Pocketful Of Plans's reply:
Thank you so much Morgan! I loved working with you all and sharing your wedding journey with you. I know that postponing and waiting for your wedding was a hard choice and yet It gave me more time to get to know you and enjoy being a part of your journey. I am so grateful I got to be a part of your beautiful day and could help you relax and enjoy the celebration you so deserved. Sending you all so many hugs and well wishes for a beautiful marriage. -
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S K Sent on 07/10/2020
An answer to an east-coast, military wife, COVID bride's prayers
My (now) Husband and I were very intentional about finding a wedding coordinator for our summer 2020 wedding. Although from California, we both lived in New York while wedding planning and it was important to us to have a planner that knew the Carmel area, that could be our eyes and ears while we were away. We began working with Kaitlin in fall of 2019 and were immensely enjoying our calls, in-person meetings, and overall experience with Kaitlin. As soon as COVID entered the equation, we found ourselves in a very difficult position and under extreme parameters due to my husband’s military career.
2020 quickly took an unforeseen turn for weddings, however Kaitlin was our bright light through it all. We made the difficult decision to forego our original wedding plan, and reschedule a micro wedding in my family’s backyard in less than two weeks, due to the military. We cannot praise Kaitlin enough for her patience, sound guidance and genuine care for us as a couple. At times, she became a therapist as we waded through the uncharted COVID wedding scene, ensuring to listen to what was important to us as a couple and honor that - no pressure involved. Although our initial plans looked different, our day exceeded our expectations and Kaitlin played a massive role in that. She was a liason between us & our vendors, helped us understand our contracts, and ultimately repurposed our initial plans (and contracts) to work under our new parameters. Her contacts and vendor referrals were impeccable - in service and quality. Kaitlin answered every panicked phone call with grace and wisdom. She helped us cultivate BEAUTY in a situation that felt rather limiting initially.
We would not have changed a thing about our day, and that includes having Kaitlin as our wedding coordinator. THANK YOU Kaitlin & the POP team for not just helping plan one, but TWO, weddings for us. We will always have a special place in our hearts for you!Pocketful Of Plans's reply:
Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of this roller coast that was wedding planning for you. It was crazy how COVID blew up the plans for your day but throughout the entire process you handled every thing so elegantly and calmly I am so impressed by you two and your love. While I am sad that the beautiful day that we originally planned didn't happen, the most wonderful aspect is that a day that was no less beautiful and maybe even more special became your wedding day. Thank you for trusting in me and allowing me to help you in this process. I wish you both (and your families) many years of happiness and blessings. -
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Sarah B. Sent on 05/20/2022
Amazing experience with Pocketful of Plans
My husband & I worked with Kaitlin for our November 2021 wedding at Gardener Ranch in Carmel Valley. We met with three wedding planners and after one call with Kaitlin, we knew she was it! Kaitlin is organized, thoughtful, professional and has an excellent design eye. She is also an amazing listener and really gets to know the couples she works with. Kaitlin took our wish list and made it all happen in the best way. When we walked into our wedding it truly felt like a dream to see what she had created. We could have never executed our design vision without Kaitlin putting it all together!
Our wedding had its share of challenges- we elected to get married during Covid (2021) and had so much uncertainty regarding our event. We didn’t know if we would be able to have 25, 50 or 120 guests up until two months before our big day. The added stress would have been too much to handle if we didn’t have Kaitlin to guide us through. She thought of everything- different layouts depending on guest counts, different ceremony locations and helped us implement a plan for our event that made our guests feel safe. Kaitlin also helped us stretch our budget in the best way. There was never any pressure to use a specific vendor, we could have candid calls about budget and she would help us go over the pro’s and con’s of contracts before we committed. Kaitlin also focused on the guest experience and helped us make decisions that were for the best of the event. We have gotten so many questions after our wedding asking who our wedding planner was because our guests were so impressed.
When I say Kaitlin made our wedding dreams come true, it is an understatement. The weekend of our wedding Kaitlin turns into more of a superhero than she already is and creates absolute magic. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing, Kaitlin had it covered. One of the most special moments of our wedding was when Kaitlin helped me put on my veil right before walking down the aisle. It truly felt like a life long friend was wishing me well before I took this big step in my life and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Kaitlin made everyone feel so comfortable, relaxed and included in the process. The Pocketful of Plans team was professional, efficient and put together every last detail perfectly. Our reception tent was stunning and every single flower, napkin, name card was laid out immaculately. I cried saying goodbye to Kaitlin the Sunday after our wedding because she had become such a support and close person in our life over the past year.
Looking back, I can firmly say hiring Kaitlin for our wedding was the best decision we made. We could have gotten married anywhere and she would have made it perfect. If you want a wedding experience where you can show up to your wedding and enjoy the entire event, your guests & family are taken care of and your design vision is brought to life, look no further than Kaitlin. Looking back we will always have the best memories of working with Pocketful of Plans and only wish we could do it all over again!
Pocketful Of Plans's reply:
Sarah, I am crying reading this. You and K are so special to me. Your wedding is one that will stay with me forever, it was perfection and you two were an absolute joy to work with. Thank you for trusting in me, giving me constant inspiration, laughs and the occasional eye roll in the process.
Your wedding was truly a reflection of the incredible people that you and K are. You radiate love and kindness and your wedding did the same because you two are just the best.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey, I am looking forward to being in your life in the years ahead.
The Biggest (covid free) hugs,
Kaitlin
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Lily K. Sent on 08/22/2021Why you need to hire Pocketful of Plans
If we could give Kaitlin and Pocketful of Plans 10 stars we would. Prior to working with a wedding planner, we weren't totally sure what to expect. We interviewed a few people, but when we met Kaitlin we knew we'd found the one. After our first call with Kaitlin, we knew we'd be in good hands -- but little did we know just how capable, professional, and empathetic those hands would be. We know weddings weren't easy to plan in 2020/21, and we had a particularly tricky venue (oh, and we were planning our California wedding from our home-base in London), but Kaitlin guided us through the entire process with unwavering calmness and skill. She's quick to respond, can roll with the punches and the millions of changes that happen in the planning process, and she became a trusted resource and close confidant. She's tapped into a great network of vendors in the Northern California area, and she worked skillfully with everyone.
If you are on the fence about hiring a planner, take the plunge. It will be the best decision you make in organizing your wedding - and when you reflect back after hiring Kaitlin for your wedding you'll wonder how you could have done it without her. We know that's exactly how we feel!
Thank you for everything, Pocketful of Plans!!
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Tammy T. Sent on 11/24/2020
Best Decision Ever
WINNER OF THE “HELPING COUPLES SURVIVE 2020” AWARD!! But really: Kaitlin is more than just a planner. She’s magic personified. She’s the positive and hardworking force you need when your venue cancels your wedding 2 months before the date and makes you start over in a new city with new vendors. She’s the support and encouragement you need when you’re feeling overwhelmed and stressed at the long list of “to dos” still waiting. She’s the person you will rely on most, and one you can count on to handle that pressure and help relieve it. Kaitlin takes as much off your plate as she can, making sure to check in and provide updates as she works. She has so many good ideas and a real understanding of what it takes to make visions come to life. There were a lot of moments when I thought “there’s no way this can be done,” and then I mentioned an idea or request to Kaitlin and she made it happen. Kaitlin is who you need — bottom line. She’s also who you WANT for your event. When we first looked for a planner, I had a different (and incorrect) impression of what they would help with and be like; I thought it would be someone I’d hear from a handful of times, who would send me a list of vendors and then disappear. That’s not Kaitlin. Kaitlin not only knew amazing vendors off the bat for what we wanted, but explained why she recommended each one, stayed in touch with them about contracts and changes to our wedding plans, and connected with them before and during the wedding so that we didn’t have to worry about absolutely anything. Kaitlin was on numerous calls with our venue to make sure we asked the right questions and made the day-of coordination easier. Kaitlin also provided a constant stream of inspiration and ideas for our wedding, reminded us to order items we kept forgetting about, answered our many questions, and much, much more. There was nothing she wasn’t willing to do, and no obstacle she didn’t help us overcome. Kaitlin is diligent, resourceful, creative, responsive, easy to talk to, and fun (not to mention funny)! Which believe it or not, is a huge plus. When you’re constantly in touch with someone about everything from the biggest to the smallest details of your wedding (and in our case, also riding the roller coaster that was wedding planning in 2020), it’s great to have someone so positive and thoughtful in your corner who just so happens to be an excellent and organized planner. Our wedding was the best day of our lives, and that is thanks to Kaitlin. Kaitlin made it easy for us to truly enjoy our day, without worrying about how the chairs would be set up or where the favors would hang or the timing of anything. She was on site from the day before our wedding until the day after, overseeing vendors and making sure every detail of our event was perfect. And it was! Kaitlin did a beautiful job from start to finish. Seeing the amount of work she put in for us at the very end (and not just along the way) confirmed that she has a strong work ethic and a true desire to help her couples realize their dreams. My husband and I will be eternally grateful to her for everything she did, and we would hire Kaitlin again and again if given the chance. The only thing better than having Kaitlin as your wedding planner is having her as your friend, and thankfully for us, it has become both through this experience. Kaitlin: thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your incredible and Herculean efforts that made our wedding as beautiful, detailed, easy, and fun as it was. You are a wonderful person, an even better wedding planner, and a joy to work with. To everyone else: HIRE KAITLIN ASAP. You will thank me, I promise!Pocketful Of Plans's reply:
Tammy, thank you so much for your kind words. I don't even know where to begin to thank you, not just for this kind review but for having me as part of your journey. To say planning was a roller coaster is an understatement and you handled every peak and valley with grace, kindness, and lots of laughter. You and Hunter have been an absolute dream to work with and I am honored that I got to be on this journey with you and could share in this moment in your life. The biggest reward for me is the fact that I know I have made incredible life long friends. I can not wait to see you both again and hopefully by then we can laugh at the crazy stories from planning. You're incredible and again, thank you so very much for choosing me. -
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Carla Sent on 05/21/2019The best money we spent was hiring Kaitlin for our big day!
We interviewed a lot of wedding planners and we are so glad we picked Kaitlin. She did a fantastic job of making our vision a reality. She left us with nothing to worry about on the day of our wedding and made sure that every detail was checked off of the list. Kaitlin was also instrumental with assisting us in ironing out some issues we had with one of our vendors which caused a lot of stress for us. We love that she advocates for her couples and cares about providing the best experience possible. We don't know what we would have done without her. -
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Meg Sent on 11/05/2019
Amazing Wedding Coordinator
Wow were we lucky to have Kaitlin as our wedding coordinator. She is amazing to work with. She was always there for me to answer any of my questions or calm any worries we had. She made the whole weekend event run so smoothly. There wasn't anything we needed that she didn't have or was already on top of before we even asked. She worked so well behind the scenes that if anything was off or going wrong we certainly would not have known it. We highly recommend Kaitlin. There is no doubt in my mind that without her the weekend would not have been the same. I was so much more relaxed knowing Kaitlin and her Pocket Full of Plans staff had everything under control. I hope I get the opportunity to work with Kaitlin again in the future.Pocketful Of Plans's reply:
Meg, thank you so much for having me as part of the wedding process. I am so happy that your beautiful daughter and he amazing husband were able to get married on the most perfect day! Working with you and Jaqueline in the process was a joy and the wedding day was incredible. I wish you all so much happiness and blessings in the years ahead! -
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Audrey L. Sent on 08/07/2019Our wedding weekend was simply the best – Thanks to Kaitlin Ford!
My husband and I got married in Carmel, CA in July 2019. We hired Kaitlin early in the wedding planning process and it is the best decision we made! Kaitlin is not only the kindest person (and someone I now consider a friend) but her work ethic, organizational skills, eye for detail and recommendations throughout the process were why our destination wedding was such a success. Kaitlin is positive, patient and really helps make your dreams come true (while always keeping you on track!) Given we were planning from Canada, it was crucial to find someone we could put a lot of trust in to help plan our big day. Because of Kaitlin, our wedding day exceeded any expectations we ever had. We were able to relax and enjoy every second of it while Kaitlin and team worked behind the scenes to coordinate vendors and put out any fires that came up. She even made a point to bring us donuts / late night tacos when we were too busy socializing and entertaining to get there ourselves. :) I can't say enough great things about Kaitlin and would HIGHLY recommend her. From the planning phase to the event itself – Kaitlin is simply the best.
Pocketful Of Plans's reply:
Audrey - you are simply the best. I couldn't be more thankful for the opportunity to work with you and Justin on your beautiful day! Thank you for trusting me and sharing this experience with me. I know you two are busy and living your best international lives but I hope i get to see you both again here in the Carmel area when life brings you back this way. Wishing you all so much happiness and blessings for many years to come!
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