Northern Midwest: Milwaukee, Chicago, Oshkosh, Madison Areas
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Kaitlin Wille
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
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The Barefoot to Bow Tie Events team takes all aspects of your wedding day vision, the bits and pieces you've dreamt of for years and weaves them into the most beautiful tapestry you could imagine. We prioritize your needs and desires and on providing you with a stress-free experience from the day we first speak to the moment your last guest departs the reception. We want you to enjoy the wedding planning process and be 100% confident that when your big weekend arrives, every i will be dotted and t will be crossed. Let's make your day unforgettable for the two of you and every one of your guests!
Whether you have ideas to elope, plan a 200+ person wedding local, or you want to plan a destination wedding in the mountains or beach with your closest loved ones, we are here to help guide you through to the start of a new chapter with ease and expertise.
Services Offered
We offer a range of services to accommodate the individual lifestyles and needs of each couple. With over a decade of experience planning weddings, galas, showers, fundraisers, golf outings and conferences, we've practically seen and done it all.
*If you and your fiancé both work 50+ hours week and need full-service planning and event design, to manage vendor communication and put all of your ideas into a giant masterpiece - - - we've got you covered.
*If you already have many of the details planned, but need some assistance finding reliable, appropriately priced vendors and to piece together all of your ideas now through your big day - - - you can count on us.
*If you think you have pretty much everything done (you likely don't), need someone to finalize details with vendors, help setup and execute a smooth wedding day then tear everything down - - - we are the right team for you.
All packages are customized based on your needs, with a la carte options available including RSVP management, floor plan design, and rehearsal coordination. Whatever you need, we will provide!
Check out our website for more information on our packages for this year and next and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. ***www.barefoottobowtie.com***
VOTED Top 25 Wedding Planners in Milwaukee!
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Woman-owned Business
+7 years in business
Speaks English, some Spanish
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
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A la Carte Wedding Planning
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Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Honeymoon Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Design
Wedding Website
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Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Honeymoon
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
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Kaitlin Wille
Owner
Being a 20-year veteran in the event planning and hospitality industry, I feel like I've seen and done it all. But every time I meet a new couple, I always discover new and unique dreams that need to come to true. From an intimate backyard wedding, to a sandy beach wedding in the islands, to black-tie formal, I love them all. The amount trust it takes for you to put into one person or team to plan the biggest day of your life is a heavily weighted decision to make. I want you to be 100% confident that Barefoot to Bow Tie Events will be there for you, every step of the way to ensure no detail is overlooked.
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4.8
out of 5.0
24 reviews
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Barefoot to Bow Tie Events, specifically planner Kaitlin, was an invaluable asset to multiple weddings, praised for meticulous organization, vendor coordination, and expert execution on the day of the event. Reviewers highlighted her attention to detail, responsiveness to questions and needs, and ability to create a stress-free experience for couples and their families. Kaitlin's assistance in planning, setup, and coordination received high recommendations, ensuring smooth timelines, decorations, and overall event success. Guests and couples alike were able to fully enjoy their weddings thanks to her expertise and professionalism.
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Briana H
5.0
11/20/2024
Very overdue review from our August 2023 wedding, but maybe that's a sign that the day went so smoothly we haven't been on The Knot since. Kaitlin worked with us ahead of our wedding day to make sure we had our plan on lock, helped us make sure we were considering all of the right details, and calmly dealt with the little things that could have been a much bigger deal (like being an hour away from any store with the wrong tap for our keg) on our wedding day so we could focus on enjoying the memories - highly recommend her day-of (and beyond) assistance!
Keri S
5.0
11/03/2024
We were unsure we needed a a wedding coordinator/planner, however, did decide we wanted no stress on our wedding day. We found Kaitlin on The Knot and never looked back. Our wedding was on October 6th, 2024 and Kaitlin at Barefoot to Bow Tie was incredible. From our initial talks, to creating our wedding timeline and itinerary, to helping coordinate what favors we wanted, and taking care of all of our printing needs for signage, she was there. Our rehearsal was so smooth because of her direction. The ballroom space, cocktail hour, and outdoor space was decorated perfectly because of her expertise. If you’re looking for someone who will truly put her heart into your special day, look no further. Kaitlin is the sweetest, kindest person and we are forever grateful to her. Thank you Kaitlin!
response11/04/2024
Thank you for this lovely review Keri! Your wedding at the botanical gardens was just gorg...
eous and it was a pleasure helping pull everything together. Those adorable favors of Grebe's donuts and coffee/tea we're so great! Everyone loved them! Congrats and best wishes!!! Xx Kaitlin
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Amy D
5.0
10/29/2024
Kaitlin was the most amazing wedding planner for me dauther's wedding on August 10, 2024. I live in Montana; however, the wedding was held in Hartland, WI. I could not have planned this most beautiful day without her. Kaitlin is very organized with spreedsheets down to every detail. She has a timeline of when to book the major vendors with suggestions along the way. Her professionalism can't be beat. I couldn't fly in for all the meetings, so Kaitlin went for me. She is well connected in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. What a blessing! My daughter had plated dinners, sailcloth tent, band from Chicago and the most beautiful flowers...all in my parent's 3 acre garden. Kaitlin helped with all the details. She had a crew the day of the wedding to make sure all ran smoothly. I highly recommend her! You won't be disappointed! "Wow" is all I can say!
Krista M
5.0
9/20/2024
Kaitlin at Barefoot to Bow Tie Events was a dream to work with - she was responsive and so detail-oriented! We had our dream wedding day because she took care of all the details, big and small. I absolutely recommend her for a fantastic planning experience!
Alexis H
5.0
6/18/2024
Hiring Kaitlin was easily one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding! She knows many of the vendors in the area making it very easy to coordinate. Leading up to the wedding she came thoroughly prepared with spreadsheets, detailed timelines, and recommendations. Our wedding day went seamlessly and was exactly as we pictured it. Many of our guests commented how wonderful Kaitlin was the day of in answering their questions and ensuring a flawless day. I almost never post reviews, but Kaitlin is definitely worth it!
Stephanie G
5.0
4/24/2024
Kaitlin was absolutely amazing! We hired her for our wedding last month and she handled everything. She was so organized and in communication with all the other vendors that I didn't have to worry about anything.
She is very knowledgeable about the wedding industry and small things I was forgetting about. She was very organized and super responsive if I had questions or needed help with anything prior to.
I could not recommend her enough!! I couldn't believe that I was able to just sit back and not worry about even one thing when the day came. Forever grateful to just cherish every moment stress-free. Thanks again Kaitlin!!
response06/06/2024
Thanks Stephanie for taking the time to review us! It was great to work with you and Sean ...
in planning and managing your big day! Thanks for trusting us from beginning to end :) Best wishes for a lifelong happy marriage! XX
Alexa T
5.0
3/02/2024
Hiring Kaitlin was one of the best decisions we made in our entire wedding planning process! I'm a pretty organized, classic "type A" person, so I was honestly a bit on the fence about hiring a day-of coordinator at all, but I cannot overstate the amount of stress that Kaitlin lifted off of our plate.
After we met a couple times prior to the wedding (always working around our schedules) I felt safe putting my day-of responsibilities and timelines in her hands, and everything went literally perfectly! She did a beautiful job setting up our decorations, coordinated w/ all of our other vendors seamlessly, and supported our friends & family in getting to where they needed to be, when they needed to be there.
With her assistance, logistics, were a breeze, and I was really able to focus entirely on our wedding day. 100/10 stars!!
response06/06/2024
It was so great to work with you and Jacob on your wedding at Palestrina in Verona. The fa...
ct that you're so organized and like you said, classic 'Type A', which planners love, yet you still entrusted someone else, US, to help plan and execute your big day means so much! Best wishes to you two!! XX
Heather C
5.0
3/02/2024
Barefoot to Bow Tie Events was one of the best choices we made for help with wedding day. Kaitlin was fantastic and was always available to help and to point us in the right direction. She shared her wedding knowledge with us and helped guide us as we navigated the overwhelming world of wedding planning. We were especially appreciative of all the help she provided in the weeks leading up to the wedding. We live out of state and Kaitlin went to all of our final meetings and even helped pick up wedding cake flavored ice cream from Kopps for our reception! On our wedding day, she went above and beyond to make sure our vision came to life. I highly recommend Barefoot to Bow Tie Events for anyone who wants some additional help planning their wedding or event.
Jeff B
5.0
1/22/2024
Kaitlin coordinated our daughter's wedding in late December at Foxtown in Mequon and her attention to detail was top-notch from the rehearsal the day before the wedding to the last song at the evening reception. She was extremely gracious and pleasant to work with during the venue setup, and no detail seemed too small.
Only minutes after the wedding concluded, Kaitlin orchestrated a quick transformation of the same room used for the wedding for a plated dinner. Every table was perfectly decorated.
If you are looking for someone to make the most important day of your life go smoother, Kaitlin is without question a wedding planner who will deliver. She is amazing and goes the extra mile.
Hire Kaitlin and leave all of the details of your special day to her. You will certainly be happy that you did!
Jeff
Jorden D
5.0
1/13/2024
Not only was Kaitlin invaluable in the wedding planning process, but our day would not have run as smoothly without her. We hired Kaitlin two years out and she helped us every step of the way and made sure no step was forgotten or overlooked. Her and her team made the day of the event virtually stress free by directing and taking care of everything with minimal input. She made me and my husband feel at ease and even though we had unexpected rain and other difficulties we did not worry because we knew it was being handled. On top of moving our cocktail hour indoors unexpectedly, Kaitlin and her team made sure my husband and I were doing good, had drinks, had food, and had the best day. We cannot recommend her enough for your big day!
response01/16/2024
Jorden, what a joy it was to work with the two of you! You are so organized which is such ...
a great help in keeping things on track and when it came to executing your big day. Your wedding at St James 1868 was absolutely beautiful and we truly enjoyed helping you celebrate your big day!
Congrats to you two and lifelong wishes of happiness and laughter!
XX Kaitlin
Jennifer P
5.0
8/09/2023
Kaitlin was incredible to work with! Reflecting on my wedding (2 months ago) there is nothing my husband or I would do differently, and we can thank Kaitlin for that! She helped us put together a day that was exactly what we hoped for it to be and she ensured that everything went off with out a hitch!
I did a lot of research and several interviews to pick a planner, and I 100% made the right choice picking Kaitlin.
She is incredibly organized. The spreadsheets she had made sure that no detail was forgotten and that we got to everything we needed to on time. I was often running behind on making decisions, and Kaitlin checked in on my progress in the friendliest, never pushy, always helpful way.
Kaitlin is hardworking and creative. She had great suggestions of ways we could personalize our wedding. She had helpful vendor recommendations, and when I was stuck between multiple options, she had helpful perspectives that helped me make a choice. She is also flexible. When I changed my mind on something, she helped without batting an eye. Finally, she's a great energy to have working alongside you during the planning process, and on the actual day! :)
Marcella W
5.0
8/07/2023
I had a great experience hiring Barefoot to Bow Tie Events to help plan my wedding. The owner, Kaitlin, is very organized, knowledgeable, efficient, and professional. Her planning process will ensure that your schedule runs seamlessly and that all of your vendors are always on the same page with each other. Her help setting up and tearing down the reception was so valuable to me. If you're on the fence about whether to hire a planner, I highly recommend it and particularly recommend this vendor. When I started planning my wedding, I wasn't sure if I needed a planner but there are so many details Kaitlin helped plan and execute that I wouldn't have thought of and wouldn't have wanted for me or a family member to do on one of the busiest and most important days of my life. :)
Makayla D
5.0
7/02/2023
Kaitlin was so amazing to work with and helped relieve so much stress during the wedding planning process and on the big day itself!
During planning, she was quick to respond to our questions, detail oriented, and helped us think through all the details, including things we never would have thought of ourselves. With her help, we felt so prepared going into the big day!
On the day of, Kaitlin was one of the main reasons everything ran so smoothly! She set up all our decor and kept us on time throughout the entire night. At the end of the night, we were expecting to have some clean up to do, but instead Kaitlin had everything ready for our family to quickly put into cars and go!
Kaitlin really went above and beyond and we cannot recommend her enough!!
Amy S
5.0
11/09/2022
The best money I spent on my wedding was to hire Kaitlin as my day of coordinator. She is so much more than that she was absolutely phenomenal. I didn’t not worry about a thing the day of the wedding. She is a true professional and I would recommend her to anyone
Teresa B
5.0
10/03/2022
You don't realize how much you need Kaitlin until you have her!! She and her team are invaluable! I didn't have any worries about my son's wedding day. Kaitlin is very professional, detailed oriented and is able to juggle many tasks all at the same time. Thanks to Kaitlin and her assistant Mikaela, we were able to relax and enjoy the wedding festivities because we knew we were in very good hands. David and Teresa Cedarburg, WI
response10/05/2022
You what a sweetheart you are! It was so nice to work with you and Ethan in planning this ...
beautiful wedding! Your ideas and thoroughness helped make this a seamless event! Congrats again to your son and his new husband!!! Best wishes to you as well! XX Kaitlin
Jaclyn B
5.0
8/23/2022
If you are looking for a wedding planner/coordinator, look no further than Barefoot to Bowtie! Kaitlin was fantastic to work with. Leading up to our wedding, we met with Kaitlin a handful of times to discuss details and she effortlessly answered our many questions. She made sure every minute of the day was planned so we knew exactly what to expect. Thank goodness we had Kaitlin come to our rehearsal because she took charge and made sure everybody knew what to do. On our wedding day, we made a last-minute decision to move the ceremony inside due to inclement weather. It was the biggest relief to know that Kaitlin had everything under control and there was nothing for us to worry about. She made sure everything was set up exactly how we wanted and truly brought our vision to life. Bottom line – on your wedding day, you want to be stress free and able to enjoy the day, soaking in all the special moments. Kaitlin made that possible for us and truly made our wedding dreams come true.
Elena S
5.0
8/20/2022
Kaitlin at Barefoot to Bowtie was invaluable. She handled all of the coordination with the vendors, helped calm me down when I had to reschedule and replan our entire reception (moved from December 31 to July 29), and most importantly did everything the day of the wedding to make the day seamless and beautiful! I literally gasped when I walked into the venue because it looked incredible. Even if you don’t think you need a coordinator, you do. And you should hire Kaitlin.
Brooke L
5.0
5/29/2022
We used Kaitlin for our wedding April 2022, in planning a wedding from out of state we hired Kaitlin for the at your disposal package. Kaitlin had great communication and was very organized. She let me make decisions on my timeline without pressure. It was great having someone communicate with vendors on my behalf so I didn’t have to deal with the stress. Day of the wedding myself and my family didn’t have to deal with anything in regards to setup or take down, we truly got to enjoy our day stress free! Thank you Kaitlin for helping create a magical day!!
response05/30/2022
I could hire you to be an assistant! You were so organized that it felt like you hardly ne...
eded us :) It was a beautiful wedding, and we were able to a part of making your big day so magical! Best wishes for decades to come! xx
Sharon F
4.0
11/16/2021
As the mother of the groom, and working closely with a very organized MOB, we found ourselves a little over our heads as the wedding day got closer. Finding that the bride & groom had limited time to complete certain tasks, we realized we needed a professional to make sure that everything got done, & went smoothly the day of the wedding. We wanted to enjoy the celebration, not worry about day-of details. Kaitlin stepped in to save the day. Her flexibility to work with our existing plans, as well as her assistance with vendors, set up and clean up (during and at event's end) took a lot of stress off the parents. Having a "go to" person made a huge difference. She scheduled 2 meetings with us to review the timetable & make sure we hadn't left anything out. So glad we hired Kaitlin as "the Day of Coordinator", and believe that the whole process might have been easier if we had hired her earlier! Thanks for helping to make this a perfect day for K & J.
response11/17/2021
Hi Sharon! It was great to work with you and MOB, both wonderful mothers to have put forth...
so much effort to make their day so perfect! I'm so happy that everything turned out so beautifully and that Barefoot to Bow Tie was able to take away that added stress in the last minute planning, from you and everyone involved, and really make their big day relaxing and memorable! Thanks again for your organization and finding us! Best wishes to the sweet couple!
Mackenzie P
5.0
10/26/2021
One thing that I knew I wanted for our wedding was a wedding decorator. I had talked to many and no one seemed like a good fit, until I talked to Kaitlin. Something just seemed right. She not only would decorate, but she would also be my day-of coordinator. She would take care of everything so I had nothing to worry about. That is something that I didn’t know I wanted until I talked to her. She answered all my questions right away. Throughout the entire process I knew she was only a text away. I don’t know how many times I texted her freaking out. She always knew what to say to diffuse the situation. We had many phone calls to go through the timelines of the day. This helped me so much. I would have been a lot more stressed if I didn’t have those phone calls. I knew once we got to the day of the wedding that I didn’t have to worry about anything. It was the best feeling in the world where I could just enjoy my day. She and her assistant did an amazing job decorating; she made my vision of my day come to life! I usually have a hard time letting go of the reins when it comes to things like this, but I knew our wedding was in good hands! I would highly recommend Kaitlin to anyone that would like to just enjoy their big day!
response10/26/2021
Those freakout moments were completely valid and are usually expected haha.
This was your ...
FIRST wedding to plan any my 250th :) Our main goal was to keep you calm, answer all the questions that are filling up your brain and carry you through the big day without a 2nd thought. Happy you two had such a wonderful experience! Cheers to you two beautiful people and wonderful humans! Hugs and wishes for all the decades to come! XX
Kristi N
5.0
10/11/2021
I’m so happy I hired Kaitlin. She was fabulous. I’m the Mother of Bride and we had wedding and reception at same venue.The venue we had you could not start to decorate until 3:30 and wedding was at 5. My daughter and I had a vision and had everything to decorate but knew I wouldn’t have time or be sane if I tried to do myself. I found Kaitlin on this site. I hired her to be a day coordinator to do decorating only, but she was much more than that. I emailed here a lot with questions that had nothing to do with decorating but questions about catering , wanted to add something to the bar choices and tipping questions. Just to name a few. She was alway quick to respond and NEVER made me feel like I was inconveniencing her at all. .
The day of wedding she come to venue early to help me unload everything I had for her to use to decorate. She did a wonderful job with the vision we had. It was beautiful and we received so many comments on how beautiful things were. Kaitlin gotten vision and made it happen.
She repacked everything through out the night and put it in the van for me to pickup in the morning..
I was able to enjoy my daughters day with the worries. Kaitlin was a joy to work with and would highly recommend her for your event .
response10/14/2021
Oh Kristi! It was such a joy to work with you and Calli on her and Ben's wedding. Your or...
ganization helped out so much and the ideas you had for her wedding were gorgeous. I was happy to be able to piece it all together for you exactly as you had imagined :) Best wishes to them and decades of happiness!
Kate K
2.0
10/07/2021
Kaitlin is very communicative, but is not attentive to the details. Many things were lost in the shuffle on our special day that were preventable.
Angela J
5.0
4/07/2021
Due to Covid we last minute changed our venue and date to my parents backyard. I was very overwhelmed with throwing a wedding at home and I could not have done it without Kaitlin! She is extremely organized and creative- she offered so many ideas on how to make our day extra special. On the day of our wedding I was stress free because of Kaitlin. She took care of everything and kept our day on track. I had family members coming up and commenting on how smoothly Kaitlin coordinated the day. We are so grateful for her services- she made our day perfect!
response04/08/2021
Thanks Angela! It was such a joy to work with you and Randy for your backyard, lake house ...
wedding! Yes, it was a bit time crunched but with your organization and our expertise we were able to throw together a beautiful, fun wedding for all! :) Best wishes for a lifetime of happiness!
Carolyn C
5.0
4/06/2021
I'm so glad to have hired Katie and Kaitlin for our wedding. They helped us navigate all sorts of challenges as a corona couple and helping us figure out our options after corona hit. We were so lucky to be able to execute our wedding, which was a complete replan in just 7 weeks. Barefoot to Bowtie was very attentive to detail down to who is lighting the candles at the reception - I'm detailed oriented but it was one of those small things I hadn't even considered. Kaitlin also advised on timeline, wedding etiquette, helped us execute and was waiting at the end of our beach side ceremony with a smile (and a cocktail!). It was refreshing to just be able to enjoy our day with our bridesmaids and groomsmen and just go to bed as a married couple without having to supervise set up, unpack and repack items. Everything was delivered in our organized totes back to us by the morning.
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