Blackwater Events

Kristen was absolutely fantastic as our wedding coordinator ! We had a complicated wedding situation - we got married on a small island that required a ton of coordination. Kristen was on top of all the logistics, kept us calm the entire time, and was extremely professional with every small issue presented to her. She then acted as our wedding coordinator two days later for our much larger reception on the mainland and was equally fantastic. She helped make the venue absolutely beautiful, handled the communication with all our vendors, worked seamlessly with our DJ. We had a PERFECT evening and are so extremely grateful for Kristen. Would hire her again and again and highly recommend her to any friends and family. We love you Kristen!

Let’s just say, in my Gmail Calendar I color-coded our meetings with Kristen in “yellow,” which I strictly reserve for “fun activities.” If that doesn’t say it all, here is a bit more… From day 1 of working with Kristen, I have been thinking about how I could write a review that adequately encapsulates the quality of her services. I am in awe of the mix of characteristics she brings to the table - she is organized, logistical, and detail-oriented (like a project manager), creative and big-picture oriented (like a party planner), patient, supportive, and comforting (like a friend), and able to navigate conflict and manage expectations (like a family therapist haha). People kept asking me, “How are you doing? Are you getting any sleep??” and I consistently responded with, “I’m actually doing fine, thanks to Kristen. If she tells me to stress about something, I will - but until then, I am trusting the process and I know it will all get done.” She left no stone unturned and was able to accommodate additions and changes whenever they came up. She even made some of my wild ideas comes to fruition without batting an eye (morning-of bouquet making, catered Chipotle, and a private last dance just to name a few)! Kristen navigated challenges with a few vendors, both advocating in our best interest while also maintaining professional and positive relationships. I could not have pictured this day without Kristen. I was able to enjoy it even more because it had been an enjoyable process throughout so there was no sense of resentment or stress associated with it. I have already recommended her to two co-workers and will continue to do so for anyone and everyone who will listen :)

Kristen was an absolute dream to work with. I had interviewed roughly 5 other wedding planners before hiring Kristen, and she stood out head and shoulders above the others. She was kind, understanding, and had no ego. Her pricing structure was also very reasonably priced – I didn't feel as though she was trying to take me to the cleaners the way I did with some other planners. Leading up to the wedding and throughout the planning process she communicate very clearly, and was extremely helpful and responsive – for something as complicated as helping us adjust the budget to as simple as me running a decor idea by her. Kristen always had a smile on her face and was incredibly patient with helping us navigate the process and with fielding any random, one off requests. I found wedding planning to be extremely stressful, and the month leading up to the wedding Kristen took so much weight off my shoulders by taking over essentially all of the vendor communication and logistics so I could focus on other things. She also provided us with access to this great wedding planning software that was extremely helpful with making sure my to-dos were clear, and was great for doing floor plans and seating charts. On the day of the wedding, Kristen was worth her weight in gold. She was extremely attentive and went to great lengths so make sure that I was enjoying the day, instead of feeling anxious about dealing with logistics. From dealing with an unwanted guest who crashed getting ready in the morning, to bridal party transportation that had been booked but no-showed, to helping mitigate family drama during photos – Kristen fielded every issue that came up so the day felt seamless for my husband and me. Our families and everyone in the wedding party loved Kristen (even some of our toughest personalities!) because she had a clear plan, felt in charge, but was lovely to interact with the whole time. She also went out of the way to accommodate some very specific asks we had for her, like collecting sand from the beach where our reception was and making sure my bouquet made it back to our hotel room unscathed so I could have it professionally preserved. We truly could not have had the wedding that we did were it not for Kristen. Our only regret is not hiring her sooner and that we didn't have her handle more of the planning from the beginning! Best wedding planner ever, you will not regret hiring her! :)

Where to start- Kristen was absolutely amazing from start to finish. I could not have had my day go so well without her. From our first phonecall I knew I was in more than capable hands. She was so friendly, warm, responsive, and genuinely as excited for my wedding as I was. She calmed all of my anxieties and took care of everything. She came to the meeting with the venue provided coordinator and made sure everyone was on the same page. She made a beautiful design plan that truly brought my vision to life. She took care of all the final details with my vendors and did all of the decorating for the venue space. I am not a DIY girl at all so she was exactly what I needed. I was completely stress free on my wedding day and everything went so seamlessly. She even got myself and my husband on our boat for photos which I had wanted but didn’t think there would be time for. She stayed until the end of my event and handled every minor hiccup flawlessly. She even helped me pin the strap for my dress and got me a flosser before my grand entrance. I honestly cannot thank or recommend Kristen enough. She is the exact right kind of person to be doing this job. Thank you for everything Kristen, you are absolutely amazing!