Amethyst x Emerald Wedding Planning

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Grand Rapids, Saugatuck, Holland, W. MI

Travel area: Within 300 miles See details

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Kristen VanderMolen

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You can make your wedding day amazing with Amethyst x Emerald Wedding Planning, an inclusive planning and coordination business based in Grand Rapids, MI. Owner Kristen has years of experience in the event planning industry and is an expert at helping clients feel confident, calm, and in control during their wedding planning experience. Kristen believes that your and your beloved's only priority on the journey to "I do" should be each other and celebrating your love story. She would be honored to help you "get hitched" in style. Creating a safe space for every client to bring their dream day to life is important to Kristen. She is proud to run a business that welcomes everyone and celebrates every love story. Amethyst x Emerald Wedding Planning serves clients throughout West Michigan, allowing Kristen to bring her incredible services to a venue near you. Kristen believes that there is no need to face the challenge of event design and coordination solo. She will gladly step in wherever you need assistance, whether throughout the entire process or just on the big day itself. Full-service planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination packages are available, so you can customize your experience to fit your wedding plans and budget. Kristen looks forward to helping you create the event of your dreams that shines like gemstones in your memories for years to come!

Woman-owned Business

4+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

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Planning

Day-Of Coordination

Full Service Wedding Planning

RSVP Tracking

Wedding Design

Wedding Activities

Wedding

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Rehearsal

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Kristen VanderMolen

Owner

Hi, I'm Kristen, owner and founder of Amethyst x Emerald Wedding Planning. I've been working in the wedding and restaurant world for over 15 years, and weddings are my jam. I love nothing more than making a couple feel confident and excited through the entire planning process and having their day be all they envisioned! I specialize in strong communication, meticulous systems, and thorough task management to make sure every last detail is handled for your day.

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Amethyst x Emerald wedding venue, particularly event coordinator Kristen, receives glowing reviews for their exceptional communication, organization, and attention to detail. Kristen is described as making wedding planning stress-free and enjoyable, offering support every step of the way. Reviewers appreciate her professionalism, responsiveness, and the peace of mind she brings to couples throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Kristen is highly recommended for her dedication and ability to create a beautiful and memorable wedding experience for couples.

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Jodi O

9/25/2025

✨VENDOR REVIEW✨ Our team had the pleasure of providing hair and makeup services for the bride and her party on the wedding morning. From the very beginning, communication was seam...

less—emails arranging the timeline and confirming details like the address were handled with clarity and professionalism. When we arrived for setup, we were beyond thrilled to find a beautiful full-length mirror already available for our use as well as for the bridal party to get dressed and ready. This thoughtful detail made our work so much easier and truly elevated the experience for everyone. It’s such a unique and above-and-beyond touch that we rarely see coordinators provide, and it made a world of difference! We were so impressed with the care and organization from this team—what a great company to work alongside !

Illeana K

6/12/2025

Our wedding was almost two weeks ago and I have nothing but love for and positive things to say about Kristen! I am so so grateful that I stumbled upon her on Zola because without ...

her I would have forgotten so many little details and been incredibly overwhelmed. Kristen made our planning and the day of the wedding so easy and wonderful; legitimately stress-free. Kristen is so kind, caring, communicative, and just overall great at what she does. Throughout planning, she kept in close contact with me and other vendors - everyone was always in the loop and knew exactly what was going on at all times. I had a bit of a decor dilemma and she was super patient with me while I kept going back and forth on my final decision, which I really appreciated. Over this whole process I felt like I had a wonderful supportive friend in my corner, not just a hired planner. I could give a million more examples of how she's been so great, but honestly all I can really say is this: please, if you are looking for a planner that is completely there for you and cares about you and your vision, Kristen is your person! She is willing to work with you in so many different ways and can tailor to what you need/want out of planning. I 100% recommend Amethyst x Emerald and I really couldn't imagine having anyone else there to help us leading up to and on our day!

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Paige P

11/20/2024

We can't say enough wonderful things about Amethyst x Emerald and our amazing wedding coordinator, Kristen! From the first moment we talked to her, it was clear she was going to ma...

ke our day special and stress-free. We were very overwhelmed with all the details leading up to our wedding, but Kristen stepped in and completely took over communication with our vendors, ensuring everything was in place and handled professionally. Leading up to the wedding Kristen checked in with us and led us through everything that needed to be completed. On the big day, everything ran so smoothly, and we didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Kristen and her team coordinated seamlessly with our vendors, kept them all in the loop and kept the timeline on track. They ensured every detail was perfect. Her experience and calm demeanor truly made all the difference. No task was too big or too small for Kristen and her team and they kept us all moving in the right direction. We have gotten a ton of positive feedback from our vendor team about Kristen; they were all thrilled to work with her. Thanks to Amethyst x Emerald and Kristen, our wedding was more beautiful and stress-free than we could have imagined. If you're looking for a coordinator who will take the reins, manage everything with grace, and make your day unforgettable, we highly recommend Amethyst x Emerald and Kristen!

Special O

2/29/2024

Kristen is a pro! Magic happens to every wedding she touches. She is efficient, dedicated and goes above and beyond. Working with her is a treat, we cannot recommend her highly eno...

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Response from Amethyst x Emerald Wedding Planning on 02/29/2024

Thank you so much! You guys are the absolute best!

Kellie R

2/08/2024

I hired Kristen for my out of state, weekend long camp ground wedding when I realized I needed someone on the ground in MI to be my eyes and keep me on the right track. I had my ve...

nue and my dress. That was it. Kristen researched vendors, chatted with me to help me narrow in my vision, sent me reminders on when to pay and to whom I should be paying. She even got me a partial refund. She send me more pictures of linens than I knew possible while I tried to figure out what I wanted. When the weekend arrived, Kristen made sure all my out of town guests knew where to bunk. She had everything handled and I really did to sit back an enjoy my weekend. My bridal party and mom didn't have to run around and do anything. I felt like I had a best friend and someone looking out for my sanity. If I had to do it all again, Kristen would be my first call. Thank you again for being so great.

Response from Amethyst x Emerald Wedding Planning on 02/08/2024

Thank you so much Kellie! You were so great to work with, I'll miss chatting with you so o...

ften. Thanks for being the best!

Whitney S

2/03/2024

Amethyst x Emerald was such a breath of fresh air to work with during our 2023 season. As a venue manager I never know if I will have a family friend, aunt, or cousin being the day...

of point of contact for a wedding. Kristen was that and more. She communicated all of the couples needs throughout the entire planning process. Her communication was always prompt and professional. Not only did she plan a great wedding for our couple, she was there day of for all of the couples needs. Not only did it ease the minds of our couple but also mine. If you are considering a wedding planner/ coordinator I would recommend Kristen and her team.

Response from Amethyst x Emerald Wedding Planning on 02/03/2024

Wow, such kind words Whitney, thank you so much! Whitney, her team, and Camp Newaygo as a ...

whole are incredible! They exceed expectations and are so fun to work with! They are definitely my top favorites!

Trish H

1/22/2024

We own The Shooting Comet, a vintage camper photo booth company and we had the privilege of working with Kristen this past summer on a wedding. I can say that in our five years o...

f working with wedding planners, no one has impressed me like Kristen did. Her level of communication and organization was unmatched! I wish everyone we worked with could be as amazingly competent as her. I would not hesitate to recommend her to other couples and I'm looking forward to working with her in the future!!

Kimberly B

7/26/2023

Kristen did an amazing job organizing my wedding this past fall. She had checklists and went over every little detail with me, making sure nothing got missed. She was there on the ...

day of my wedding as well and helped with any small hiccups, and helped each vendor with any questions that came up so that I didn't have to sweat the small stuff. Our day was perfect thanks to her, I could not have asked for a better wedding planner. She went above and beyond.

Response from Amethyst x Emerald Wedding Planning on 02/03/2024

Thank you Kim! You are the absolute best! Being present for you and Nick's wedding has bee...

n such a highlight for me. You are both incredible and I'm so happy for you both. Thanks for all your kind words and being the best!

Caitlin J

7/23/2023

Personable and reliable for the most important day of our life!

Response from Amethyst x Emerald Wedding Planning on 02/03/2024

Thanks Cait! Your day turned out so great, talk about a FUN wedding!!

Nicole N

7/21/2023

Kristen was so great! She communicated so clearly and was incrediy responsive. She kept me calm and organized while I planned a wedding and moved across state lines! She made plann...

ing an out if state wedding a breeze.

Amanda D

7/21/2023

Hiring a coordinator saved my butt! She made it so my family didn't have to lift a finger. She set up my decorations exactly how I wanted and made the day feel so smooth. She took ...

everything down at the end of the night and helped everyone have the best time and get home safely. Highly recommend

Taylor M

7/21/2023

Book her now! Seriously, she kept me sane and made wedding planning so much better. She ironed out all of our final details, took over vendor communications when I had tons of emai...

ls, and made the day go great. She even bustled my dress while we were taking photos and no one even noticed! She's the best

Kristen V

7/21/2023

Kristen is awesome! Highly recommend

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