Award Winning Modern Contemporary Wedding Planning
Kansas City
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Cori Gibaud
HEAD COORDINATOR
AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Composure Events is a modern contemporary wedding planning and design company based in Kansas City specializing in signature high end, bespoke wedding experiences with a European edge. We help our clients design the extraordinary!
From full production acrobatic teams to intimate table details we help you compose your perfect moment with our range of meticulously crafted, award winning wedding planning services from our full planning and design package 'FullyCOMPOSED™', our popular 'TheMODERN' partial planning to our 'GrandFINALE™' Day-Of Coordination.
The Composure team consists of wedding planners, wedding designers and wedding coordinators including certified IATA travel agents to offer you the complete concierge service including hotels & transport.
From ceremony to celebration our signature style, expert team and proven process blend expertise with creative flair to ensure uniquely exquisite affairs.
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Meet the team
Cori Gibaud
Head Coordinator
In addition to Wedding Planner and Entrepreneur, Cori lovingly holds the roles of wife to a British comedian & mother to the cutest BOSS baby.
Before Composure, she spent her life as a part of the ‘behind the scenes’ for hundreds of global events. Some of her favorite countries she has spent extensive time in have been Italy, Thailand, and India, and she incorporates design and lessons from all over the world into her Composures systems and protocol. This sets Composure’s planning experience apart from the Midwest norm. Each member of the Composure team is trained in the same tested and proven planning & design strategies.
Even with hundreds of events behind her, she still approaches each client with a fresh passion and enthusiasm. Being apart of your story in this small way makes her own so much better.
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5.0
out of 5.074 reviews
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Composure Events receives high praise for their exceptional wedding planning services, particularly from couples who utilized their day-of coordinating and full planning packages. Reviewers commend Cori, Genevieve, and the team for their professionalism, organization, and ability to handle potential issues seamlessly, allowing couples to enjoy a stress-free wedding day. The preferred vendor list and personalized approach to planning are highlighted as key benefits, along with the team's attention to detail in bringing couples' dream weddings to life. Overall, Composure Events is highly recommended for their outstanding service and expertise in the Kansas City wedding industry.Review photos
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Ryanne S
5.0
11/14/2024
When we started the wedding planning process, we knew we wanted to hire a day of coordinator. My career is in project management, but I wouldn't have been able to be as prepared and organized without the help of Composure. I researched and interviewed 4 local planning companies and knew Composure was the right fit because of their experience and professionalism.
I highly recommend Composure for any wedding planning needs. Although we only used them for "day-of-coordinating", it still came with numerous benefits such as weekly email reminders and tips that you should be thinking about, regular check-ins and an above and beyond service on the day of your wedding.
I received SO many compliments from my wedding party and family on how great Genevieve and her team were on the wedding day. Any potential hiccup was handled expeditiously and without my knowledge. I didn't have to worry about a thing on my wedding day.
Emily W
5.0
8/07/2024
Words cannot describe how amazing Cori is. She made my dream wedding come true and made the wedding planning process seamless and stress-free. My seamstress would tell me I was such a chill bride, and I owe it all to Cori.
We started planning in January 2024 and our wedding was July 2024. Though it was a shorter-than-normal time frame, no details were left out. We were lucky enough to have the full planning package, so Cori and her expertise were at our disposal. Every meeting was detailed, yet efficient. If I wasn't on track with a task, she would kindly follow up. She made sure all vendors knew the details and would always keep me looped in.
She never pressured us to go beyond our hoped for budget, and always reassured that no matter what we did, she would make sure it was perfect. She provided great advice and was a great confidant when I needed it most.
She also has the best selection of preferred vendors around the Kansas City area, some of which come with discounts because of the partnership.
The day of, she was always by my side making sure I was ok and that I had what I needed (drinks, makeup, etc). Her team day of was also extremely professional and made sure nothing went wrong, and if it did, I didn't know about it.
Cori is extremely knowledgeable in the wedding industry and always made sure we had the best time from the first meeting til the big day. I highly recommend Cori and Composure Events for your wedding planning needs.
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Rachael L
5.0
7/05/2024
Claire was beyond helpful for our big day. I can’t imagine not having her for the day of and months leading up to it. She communicated with all the vendors, made sure everything was extremely organized, and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. We are so grateful for Claire and Composure- our day was perfect!
Hannah M
5.0
6/30/2024
Genevieve and the Composure team were wonderful help bringing our dream wedding to life! We utilized their “Day Of” package where meetings began about 2 months out from our wedding day and Genevieve helped keep us on track for final planning and make sure the day was executed correctly. She was detailed, organized, and knew our hired vendors well so it was easy coordinate everything. A big bonus from working with Composure was getting their preferred vendor list from the very start which made our planning process so much easier! We were very happy with all the vendors we worked with off of their list.
We would highly recommend Composure for your wedding, they provided good service for a reasonable price.
Kellie G
5.0
6/19/2024
Oh my gosh we LOVED having composure help coordinate our events. We did the grand finale package but if it’s in your budget to do more, would definitely suggest it. My husband and I were so impressed with composure from the start and knew the wedding day would be in great hands with them on board. We really benefited from their preferred vendors list and had excellent professionals help take care of us. Genevieve in particular is so organized and sweet. She really stepped in whenever she could to get things done. A funny example of this was while my bridesmaids and I were taking PJs photos on the bed, one of my bridesmaids frantically noticed the soles of her feet were dirty. In 5 seconds Genevieve sprang into action and literally wiped her feet with a wet towel. Hilarious and helpful!
The day of the wedding was so fun and relaxed with Composure taking care of everything else. Genevieve even captured a few BTS videos so we could see them ASAP before our formal images were processed. It was seriously such an awesome experience. Would highly recommend!!
Tiffani H
5.0
5/25/2024
I’m so happy we hired Composure and they made our day perfect! Genevieve was amazing and was very professional. She made our day run smoothly and I was stress free, which is very important for a bride. They are well known in KC and have a good reputation with other wedding vendors. I had complete trust in them and I know my day wouldn’t have gone the way it did without Genevieve.
Krista B
5.0
5/16/2024
We came to Composure initially drawn by their “TheModern” package – something that allowed us to have someone alongside us for our entire engagement, but that still left the vendor discussions and decisions in our hands (which I liked). They also had great options for folks who just wanted a coordinator closer to the day of, OR on the other end of the spectrum having more full “white-glove” planning services, but this middle package was exactly right for us and something we didn’t really see at the other planners we looked into.
From our first conversation, my husband and I were amazed by how easy it was to talk to Sarah, how many tools Composure had at the ready to guide us through the process, month-by-month, from start to finish, and how thorough and candid she and Cori were in responding to all of our initial questions. That made it an easy choice from the start, and every meeting, e-mail, and sidebar text I had with Sarah from that point on reinforced our choice. (Not to mention the automated “helpful tip” e-mails that would come to us from Composure every so often, timed based on our date – such a nice touch!)
It was evident every time we met that Sarah had so much knowledge not just about the industry in general but about the vendors in the KC area specifically – it felt like the suggestions she made for our vendors were really tailored not only to our preferences and price ranges, but also to our personalities, which was so massive for this very awkward and unprepared bride. Not only that, but she also had great advice and tons of past experiences to draw on when we had questions about etiquette or how to handle certain situations – and we had plenty of those! Her eye for design when pulling together our rentals and other little details was also immaculate… I am hopeless when it comes to décor/design so I needed all the help I could get, and she was so patient with me every time I sat and stared for a while – “buffered”, if you will – at a small design element she was showing me.
When everything came together on the day of… wow. I literally can’t even stand how perfect it was. It was the most seamless day from start to finish. I remember feeling the night before like I knew every individual piece would be great on its own, but was uneasy about how it would look when it was all put together… and as soon as I saw it all I couldn’t imagine why I had ever felt like that. It was like, where any “vision” I had of my day was blurry beforehand, or fragmented or altogether not there, suddenly there it was. It was cozy, and dreamy, and moody, and somehow felt intimate without being at all stuffy or crowded. And I would have never thought to pull all of those things together the way we did – not without Sarah’s patience, advice, gentle reminders, and support along the way. It was a long year planning for us, not without stress, but I know 100% that I would have had an absolute mental breakdown if we didn’t have her by our side.
I’ll wrap this review up by just saying, brides and grooms – if you’re looking for someone who will guide you through the wedding planning process leading up to your big day (occasionally over a flight of beer), and who will work to swiftly remove any potential stressors ON your big day (occasionally by appearing out of nowhere with a glass of prosecco), AND who is just a joy to be around – Sarah is your gal, Composure is your team. We (and our families) can’t say enough how wonderful it was to work with them.
Marlee H
5.0
5/09/2024
TL:DR you will absolutely love working with Cori and her team at Composure for your wedding!
We involved Cori and her wonderful team from the beginning of our wedding planning process. She made the whole engagement much more simple and relaxed pace at meetings really breaking down tasks so it never felt like too much at once. We got to enjoy our entire wedding day and soak in all the magic they created for us. All issues day of we’re handled perfectly (including a transport issue that they resolved so beautifully we didn’t even know there was one until we debriefed the whole day later!). The relationships they have built in the industry clearly payed off. Thank you Cori and Composure!
Jaimee J
5.0
12/14/2023
We love hearing our clients have booked with Composure events for their special day and know the day will be that much more seamless at The Venue. They are professional and overall, a wonderful team to work with. We just love Cori, Rebecca and Sarah!!
Courtney S
5.0
11/21/2023
My husband and I decided to go with Composure Events as our Day of Coordinator. We were really looking for someone who understood the contemporary and modern vibe that we wanted at our wedding and they fit that role perfectly. Despite them only being a Day of Coordinator, they were extremely hands on throughout our engagement and wedding planning process. Any questions we had while planning they didn’t hesitate to help out. They have multiple connections to other vendors as well. Not only did they help us find a few other vendors, but everyone spoke extremely highly of Cori and her team AND we were able to get discounts on other vendors because of them. The day of our wedding had quite a few bumps that were out of anyone’s control and our DOC, Sarah, handled every issue with such grace and ease. She took care of everything the day of the wedding: working with other vendors to set up and tear down our venue, ensuring we stayed on time, answering questions for friends and family so I did’t have to - you name it and she was there. I cannot describe how much stress she relieved for the day of our wedding and how perfect our day was because of Sarah. If you are considering a DOC - do it and do it with Composure. You won’t regret it!
BAYLEY B
5.0
11/03/2023
If you’re looking for a wedding planning company in KC, look no further than Composure! We worked with Cori personally for over a year, and she customized a package that perfectly suited our needs for an intimate modern wedding in KC. She was so helpful and knowledgeable as she assisted us with booking vendors, kept us on track with action items each month and answered all of our questions along the way. Two months out from the wedding, we transitioned to Sarah as our coordinator, and she was phenomenal in executing a flawless wedding day for us. She and her team took care of everything from setup to takedown and everything in between, allowing us to enjoy the day stress-free! Throughout our almost two-year engagement, we felt we were in great hands the entire time. We truly don’t know what we would have done without Composure, and we can’t recommend them enough! Thank you, Cori & Sarah, for everything!
Meghan B
5.0
9/25/2023
Sarah at Composure went above and beyond to make our daughters wedding perfect! My only regret is that I wish we would have hired her sooner!
Kaela J
5.0
6/30/2023
The moment I first met with Cori, I knew she was the one for us. From the first few topics we discussed in our consultation meeting, I could immediately tell that Cori is professional, pays attention to detail, and has an eye and vision for beauty. And let me tell you, my first impressions of her were entirely correct but also barely scratched the surface. Over our 18 month engagement, meeting with Cori every month was easily a highlight moment for us. She made even the most minute decisions feel incredibly special and thoughtful--which made making them incredibly fun. Having her as our planner gave my husband and I the space to focus on our marriage, dream about our wedding day details, and ultimately fall even more in love--knowing that Cori was always behind the scenes taking care of us and the logistics in any way she could. I do not say this lightly (as a person who is often very anxious), but I was 100% stress-free on our wedding day because I knew Cori had it covered. Every couple deserves that peace and joy on their big day and Cori knows how to make it happen! If you are looking for a planner in any capacity, Composure Events is your team!
Vendor response 06/30/2023
Thank you for the kind words! LOVE you both and can't wait to catch up soon!
Brooke W
5.0
4/03/2023
I can not begin to explain how wonderful Cori and her team made our wedding day. From the very beginning, Cori brought a level of excellence, knowledge and expertise that made us incredibly confident in our decision to choose her as our wedding planner.
When you select Cori and her team you are not just gaining a wedding planner. You are gaining an absolute force behind your wedding day. My husband and I feel so grateful that Cori was there to walk us through the entire process of planning our day from start to finish. All we did was give her our vision and she executed.
She has incredible connections in the wedding business and was able to help us hand select vendors that were able to execute our wedding beyond our wildest imagination. She also was able to do this while we were living thousands of miles away in California. We met regularly throughout the process to make sure everything was going according to plan but otherwise, we truly didn’t need to lift a finger throughout and were able to show up and go through our wedding day with such ease because Cori and her team helped take care of it all.
Our family and friends that attended our wedding have continued to talk about the professionalism and warmth that Cori and her team brought to our wedding day. She is incredibly skilled in her craft. We consider her our wedding fairy godmother and a part of our KC family now. Do not hesitate to book her for your event or wedding day. You will be in for an incredible treat!
Alyssa W
5.0
2/04/2023
I can't say enough about how wonderful it was working with Cori and Sarah at Composure Events. We went with the Day of package, but they immediately made our planning process easier. Cori helped us with vendor recommendations, all of my random questions and helped me focus my ideas for the design. Also, anytime we mentioned we were working with Composure in meetings with potential vendors, they were immediately more excited to work with us. Sarah started with the actual day of planning 2 months before our event and was a completely lifesaver. Everything gets so much crazier at that point and having someone so on top of our vendors and our detailed to-do list AND on top of making sure I took time to relax... amazing. I don't know what I would have done without Sarah in the weeks leading up to and especially day of. I'm sure she saved the day more times than I'm even aware of.
Lesley C
5.0
12/28/2022
I could go on and on about our incredible experience with the Composure Events team. From the first meeting with Cori, I knew we could trust anyone on her team to help make our wedding day special. Not only did they go above and beyond what was expected of the contract we agreed upon, but it also felt like they were truly invested in making sure we had an unforgettable day. And we did. Sarah was our coordinator and she was there with us every step of the way - from vendor outreach, to the event space decor, to grabbing drinks, to helping bustle the dress. She👏did 👏it👏all. Would absolutely recommend for any couple to-be! - Joe & Les
Alyssa T
5.0
12/24/2022
Truly not sure what we would have done without this team! They think of everything you don’t and make your day run seamlessly. If you have it in your budget, it is worth the money!!!
Lauren W
5.0
10/19/2022
I'll start this by saying the only time I cried on my wedding day was saying goodbye to Cori at the end of the night. Simply put, she made our day absolutely perfect and it could not have been done without her. I booked Composure Events a little over a year out from our wedding after realizing I was totally in over my head planning such an important event out of state. After researching multiple planners, Cori and the Composure team easily stood out among the rest. We booked the Modern package and Cori immediately began meeting with me monthly, all the way up to our wedding. Most partial planning only jumps in to help 6 months out or less, so having meetings with Cori for 14 months was above and beyond and truly reflects how Composure does things. Cori and her team handled every. single. detail. for both our rehearsal dinner and wedding day, enabling my husband and I, our families, the bridal party, and every guest to simply show up and have fun. I wasn't stressed one bit leading up to our wedding day, simply because I knew Cori had it handled. From putting our bags in our suite to grabbing a family heirloom I forgot, Composure had it covered. I can't express how thankful I am for that, as it truly allowed us to enjoy such an important day and not worry about small details. At the end of it all, not one thing went wrong and the night was perfect - a true testament to Cori and Composure. Finally, I have to mention how much fun I had working with Cori. She is kind and thoughtful while also completely organized and ready to tackle any hurdle wedding planning can throw. Her suggestions were always tasteful and on point for our wedding vibe and I truly felt she was a perfect match for our vision. Composure is simply the best and I would tell every KC bride to book with Cori and her team over and over again!
Ally F
5.0
9/26/2022
After getting engaged, I went back and forth on whether or not I actually needed a wedding planner. Let me tell you that the decision to hire Cori was one of the best decisions I made throughout the wedding planning process. She was very knowledgeable, responsive to my millions of questions, kept me and our vendors on track, and helped keep my stress levels low throughout the process and the day of the wedding. I’m honestly sad that our wedding is over because we won’t get to talk to her as much anymore 😂. Cori and her team are amazing! You will not regret hiring Composure!
Lauren A
5.0
9/16/2022
We were impressed with Composure Events from day one of meeting them. After meeting with Cori, we knew we wanted to go with Composure for our day of planning. We were assigned Rebecca as our day of coordinator, and we were thrilled with all the hard work, attention to detail, and how calm and composed she was throughout the experience. Everything went perfect on our Wedding day and was exactly as we envisioned it. (If anything went wrong, we had no clue!)
We owe it to Rebecca and Composure for making our vision a reality. Although our wedding day was everything we wanted, it was quite bittersweet that it was the end of working with Composure. Would 100% recommend any day. They are THE BEST!
Taylor W
5.0
8/06/2022
Cori was amazing to work along aside! She helped with advice and tips along the way which we were so very grateful to have. She was also the one who helped carry out the day, the day of the wedding. She helped me feel relaxed and I had no stress the day of because I knew I had the support of cori and her team. They are wonderful to work with . Everybody needs someone like Composure events to help with their wedding.
Gigi B
5.0
7/30/2022
We absolutely LOVED having Cori as our wedding planner! She was with us for our entire year and a half engagement and we could not have been more thankful. I can honestly say we were never stressed about the wedding because we had full trust that Cori had us on the right path and would always be there to help if we needed it. She is so loyal to us as a couple and did a great job of standing up for us and what we wanted our day to look like. In our eyes, the day was perfect and we know Cori had everything to do with that! I would highly recommend hiring her as your wedding planner. Even my parents (who were weary about hiring someone to help plan) have had nothing but great things to say and have expressed multiple times that they are so glad we had her on our team.
Katie F
5.0
6/13/2022
Cori with Composure was incredible throughout our planning experience. We truly wouldn't have been able to pull everything off without her! I cant recommend her and her team enough. She was there every step of the way whether it was a quick check-in weekly email, to making sure everything was perfect and squared away on the actual wedding day. You won't regret hiring her!
Megha A
5.0
6/13/2022
If you are looking for a planner for events - Composure Events is your girl gang! Cori (owner) was our planner and I can’t even begin to describe how professional, organized, and personable she is. Every aspect of our wedding was planned perfectly. I’m a super organized person and was so impressed at how on top of it she was, it gave me priceless peace of mind on the day of knowing she was taking care of everything behind the scenes. We had multiple wardrobe malfunctions and some surprise guests and her team was ON TOP OF IT. By the time I even found out about some of these day of surprises, they had already taken care of it. I mostly worked with Cori on the planning process but her whole team of amazing women were there day of and every single one of them was professional and busting to make my dreams come true. When you plan with them, someone is always available via email, text, or call to talk thru things or adjust plans as needed whenever you randomly think of them. I have been in or to quite a few weddings this past year (many of which were in KC area) and I can unbiasedly say that this team is the best I’ve seen. My MOH agreed too and she has a different planner for her upcoming wedding ;)
Janani R
5.0
6/11/2022
We hired Composure events for the partial planning package and Cori and her team did a great job. Cori was always easy to communicate with, gave us helpful suggestions for vendors and filled in design gaps, and kept us on track with making major decisions. She and her team were professional, kind, and thoughtful. On our wedding day, they took care of so many details, from flawlessly coordinating with all the vendors to making sure my husband and I had drinks and food. Cori and her team and ensured our wedding day ran smoothly and we are so grateful they helped us have a wonderful day!
Morgan W
5.0
6/06/2022
Wow! I cannot say enough great things about Composure Events. From the start Cori was so easy to work with. We chose the day of coordinator package and it was worth every penny. Rebecca is AMAZING!! Our wedding would not have gone as smoothly as it did without her. Rebecca is incredibly organized, on top of things, responsive, detail oriented, kind, empathetic, the list could go on and on. We are SO grateful for her. She made our wedding day her biggest priority and went above and beyond what was expected from her. Thank you Rebecca!!!!!
Lindsey E
5.0
5/17/2022
I cannot praise Cori and Composure Events highly enough. We hired her for the full service planning package and it was easily one of the best decisions we've made. Cori was organized, friendly, and professional every step of the way. Her modern elegant style was so helpful as we planned our downtown KC wedding. She not only helped to keep us on schedule throughout the 12+ months of planning, but her vendor recommendations and ideas on how to make the day our own really went above and beyond. During our wedding day I had no concerns about the logistics of the day because Cori was always one step ahead of things. I recommend hiring a full service planner to anyone who is planning a wedding and Cori is the best of the best.
Sheila F
5.0
2/16/2022
I highly recommend Cori and her staff from Composure Events. They went over and above to ensure my daughter's wedding was perfect from start to finish. She ensured that the day was almost completely stress-free by her attention to detail, her organization and her professionalism. She was easy to work with and her knowledge of Kansas City helped this out of town momma navigate finding the perfect vendors. One hundred percent the best decision I made was to hire Composure Events for my daughter's wedding!
Melissa Z
5.0
2/12/2022
Having Cori and her team be a part of our day was one of THE best things my fiancé (now-husband) and I did for our wedding day!! I actually first met Cori when she planned my sisters' weddings, and I was so impressed with how stress-free she made their days. After seeing first-hand how Cori prioritized their happiness (and sanity!) on the big day, my husband and I knew that when we got engaged making sure we had Cori and her team working with us was one of our first priorities. Lost florist? Unexpected rainstorm? Best man rips his dress-shirt minutes before the ceremony? When the inevitable "hiccups" in the day happened, Cori and her team skillfully and smoothly handled it, without any additional stress or fuss. She also thought of thoughtful little details, like tucking away some extra cake in the getaway car, for us to enjoy at the hotel after our reception!
From the moment we first met with Cori to the end of our reception, she immediately put us at ease. She was highly organized on the front end to ensure that when it came time for our wedding we had nothing to worry about and could enjoy the day. Our wedding itself was a dream, and Cori was a huge part of that. Cori and her team are incredibly organized and professional, but they're also so warm and FUN to be around. I cannot recommend Cori and Composure Events enough!
Samantha V
5.0
1/01/2022
I cannot say enough amazing things about Cori and Composure Events. We chose the day of package, and Cori worked with us the weeks leading up to our big day to make sure every little detail was accounted for. She made our wedding day absolutely stress free, smooth, and perfect!! We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding coordinator!!
Grace L
5.0
12/20/2021
Cori and her team are amazing. They were there for me from day 1, getting to do lists together, finding vendors and basically making our wedding planning an absolute breeze. They were personal, compassionate, kind and were present to do everything possible to make our wedding memorable. They are the REAL DEAL.
Hana S
5.0
12/03/2021
Having Composure events plan our big day was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. Cori and her team are thoughtful, intentional, brilliant, and incredibly helpful. Not a single thing went unplanned. Our wedding went smoothly with zero stressful situations. We were able to sit back, relax, and trust that our planning team had everything under control. Not only did we get to have the wedding of our dreams we were able to build a friendship with our planner that we cherish. Composure events has numerous vendors that they work closely with so that your day can be built to customize your desires and dreams. I cannot recommend Composure enough. We loved the entire experience working with them!
Chloe C
5.0
11/21/2021
When we first booked Cori and Composure Events, my husband had trouble understanding what we would need her help with. After almost a year and a half of her guidance, my husband said he didn’t think we would have been able to pull the wedding off without her. We met monthly, but she was available via email and text the rest of the month and typically responded within 24 hours or less. She provided different vendor recommendations and helped us book the perfect vendors time and time again. Her professionalism was always off the charts and she made my smaller wedding of about 100 people feel as important as a huge 500 person wedding. She helped make sure I didn’t get over the top and become gaudy and made excellent recommendations to fill in empty spaces when I had no vision. Cori was extremely on top if things the day of the wedding, she was on time and made sure I was eating even though I wasn’t hungry. She was juggling so many things at once, but always had the time to make sure all my questions were answered and that my husband and I were taken care of. She brought us food and made sure we were never without drinks. Her staff was always there to answer questions and make sure that things were safely and securely packed in my parents’ car at the end of the day. We had multiple family members and guests comment on how professional and competent Cori and her staff were over the course of the day. Our wedding probably would have happened, but I guarantee it would not have been as beautiful or as smooth as it was without Cori. She was worth every penny and more that we paid.
Caitlyn H
5.0
9/24/2021
I can’t thank Cori and her team enough for everything they contributed to my wedding this September. Whether it was preventing little things from falling through the cracks, or the inevitable bumps in the road as the day gets closer, Cori was there to bring me peace of mind and help resolve the issue. She was always so I top of things. And when we weren’t face to face, I knew she was always only a text, email, or call away. I honestly felt like Cori was my saving grace from the moment we started working together, through our send off at the end of the wedding! I have already recommended Composure Events to other brides and will continue to do so.
Amy S
5.0
8/09/2021
We cannot recommend Cori and Rebecca enough, working with Composure Events was one of the easiest and best decisions we made throughout the wedding planning process. They did an amazing job with both the small details and the large items like centerpieces and set up. Even going above and beyond and helping with my bustle among many other things. We got so many compliments on how smoothly everything ran and that is 100% thanks to them, everything was so seamless and stress free. They were always so positive and helpful throughout the postponing process due to covid and truly made our day perfect and worth the wait! Most importantly, our families were able to relax and enjoy themselves because the Composure team took care of all communication and coordination with the other vendors and were always one step ahead. It was so special to see our parents having fun and dancing all night, these are memories we will cherish forever and are so appreciative to have the best wedding experience to reminisce on because of the Composure team’s expertise and hard work. Cori and Rebecca were such a pleasure to work with, we are so grateful for the time they spent getting to know us to make our reception unique and represent us as a couple rather than just checking the boxes and doing what is standard. They helped us find our own style and vision and flawlessly turned it into reality!
Jenna S
5.0
6/28/2021
Rebecca and Cori were absolutely amazing as my day of coordinators. I cannot speak highly enough of them. They were incredibly helpful and made the day completely stress-free. I was able to enjoy my day and take in every detail without worry. I would absolutely recommend them for your planning needs. I don't know how I could have managed without them.
Ash G
5.0
6/24/2021
We went with the partial planning package and Cori, Rebecca and the team were ON IT. They were always very responsive, organized, and just fun to be around. On the actual day our families were able to just enjoy themselves as everything was coordinated to perfection. A big thank you from us to this planning team!
Sarah M
5.0
6/02/2021
Cori with Composure Events was a pleasure to work with as part of our wedding day! As our month of wedding planner, Cori made the final parts of our planning as stress-free and calm as possible. She was very, very on top of it and we felt like we were in great hands with all of the last minute details and to-do's. We would recommend working with Cori and Composure Events to any couples going through the wedding planning process!
Rebecca W
5.0
5/14/2021
Rebecca and the composure team were life savers for our wedding! Planning an outdoor wedding in KC can we stressful, so having them to depend on leading up to and on the day of was something we didn’t know we needed, until we did. The whole team was amazing and we are a so grateful!
Mallory D
5.0
11/17/2020
Just in case you don't get to the bottom of this long, 5-star review... 100% WORTH IT, LOVE CORI and Composure Events and she completely MADE our wedding day. Cori was our day-of planner for our wedding on 10/10/20, but her amazing advice, help, and support started way before our big day. From the moment we connected with her, she was ready to be there for us and give us the day of our dreams. Throughout the entire planning process (with several change-of-plans due to COVID) and day-of coordination, she was calm but assertive when needed, helpful but never pushy with suggestions, and on top of her communication with us and our other vendors. On our wedding day, I truly did nothing - which was SO great. She went above and beyond, down to taping my shoes that were falling off my feet right before I walked down the isle!!! We were able to totally enjoy our day. With all our last-minute changes, I really didn't know if it would all come together... but walking into our reception, I was blown away! She had executed our vision for our big day flawlessly. If there were any hiccups, I sure didn't know about them (still don't?!). When our reception was over and we were gathering our things, we even tried to offer help and she simply said "everything is taken care of" with a gorgeous smile! I loved that, and everything WAS taken care of - down to the cake, gifts, decor, tips, etc all handled. My family said they loved that we were totally in the moment the whole day, and that would absolutely not have been possible without Cori! Looking back at the other coordinators we were also considering, I would pick Cori 100 times over. She was a perfect fit for us and I honestly would have paid MORE for her. On a personal note, she is friendly, supportive, hilarious, and just a joy to be around! Thank you Cori for everything!
Kelsey G
5.0
11/16/2020
Cori helped our day run so smoothly, she met with us several times prior. Went with the flow with our constant changes due to covid. She ensured all vendors were in the right place at the right time and that expectations were met. She had all the essentials in her emergency kit that we could possibly need. She had our reception all set up when we arrived and helped our timeline go very smoothly - making sure dances, speeches, dinner and everything was right on time. Thank you Cori for all your hard work!
Megha G
5.0
11/06/2020
Cori was in one word "amazing." We had hired composure events originally for our 400 person large Indian wedding. Due to the pandemic, our party was reduced to 80 individuals. She was so sweet and very familiar with the Indian wedding process. Cory helped us to organize and plan everything around our vendors and guests regarding making sure everyone was following social distancing and safety guidelines. She also was so wonderful at keeping everything organized and making sure that all details were completely done before the wedding. We found super helpful her weekly task updates that let us know what she was working on/what we need to be working on. On the day of our wedding, there was so little stress because Cory had everything handled before and on the day of the wedding. All in all, we truly loved her and would recommend her and Composure Events to everyone!
Courtney P
5.0
11/05/2020
There would never be enough words to describe all that Cori and her team did for us for our wedding. I initially contacted her 3 months prior to our wedding as I thought I could do it all on my own - big mistake! She jumped right in and handled absolutely everything in such a timely and calm manner. Wedding day was upon us and she made sure everything was done, we had time to chill/rest/relax knowing that she would handle all the details. I hope if you are reading this and looking for a wedding planner you book with Cori. It was the best money I ever spent on my wedding. Love Cori and her team!
Briana G
5.0
10/13/2020
If I had to say every detail Composure Events did perfect for my wedding this review would be beyond lengthy. She is the best planner ever, hands down. She put up with me during a pandemic and all my breakdowns. She was nothing but sweet and handled every single detail for me. I would of never even of had my wedding if it wasn’t for Cori and her team. I’m beyond thankful.
I met other wedding coordinators at other weddings and I was never impressed. When it came to my wedding day she DELIVERED And overachieved. HIRE COMPOSURE EVENTS.
Vendor response 10/13/2020
Thank you for your kind words, Bri! We love you!
Jon B
5.0
10/07/2020
I was a groomsmen at this wedding. This wedding planning team made the day really easy for the whole wedding party and family, which we all appreciated.
Bev M
5.0
8/23/2020
Cori and Composure Events are great! Cori is very organized with planning and coordination and is fun to work with. She communicates and works extremely well with vendors, both prior to and on the wedding day. She jumped in to handle questions, any issues and to help out wherever needed. Cori got along great with the bride and groom, wedding party, family and guests. Her team stayed for the send-off, to pack up and until the last guests were gone. We definitely recommend Cori and her team at Composure Events!
Hannah B
5.0
8/21/2020
I don’t even know where to start! Cori is THE best wedding planner. She had every detail figured out, she was organized, fun, outgoing, encouraging, Hardworking, and all the things I wanted for my wedding she made happen. She was such a joy to work with. I didn’t worry even once on my wedding day, which every bride hopes for. I couldn’t suggest her enough. Brides, book her now while you can!
Christa S
5.0
8/20/2020
I decided on using the 'GrandFinale' package with Composure Events and I cannot recommend it enough for day-of (and month of) coordination! Cori was the perfect balance of being organized and on the ball while also helping ensure my husband and I had fun and stayed relaxed the final stages of wedding planning. By our wedding day it felt like Cori was a close friend that was helping make sure our final wedding day logistics and coordination ran smoothly. My husband and I appreciated that Cori had our best interest in mind and was focused on working with our other vendors to execute our wedding day exactly as we has envisioned!
bonnie p
5.0
6/20/2020
We planned a wedding with Cori for almost two years - she kept us on target and had a thorough project worklist that covered all the bases. Then Covid-19 hit. While we went back and forth on what to do, Cori helped us keep up with our original plans, just in case, but also was able to start the alternative vision. She was invaluable at contacting vendors with the cancellation and helped us with our "elopement". The day went fabulously and she made it extra special with details. P.S. I'm not the bride, I'm the mother of the bride, so I know what she did to take the stress off of us!
Rebecca C
5.0
12/29/2019
Bea and Corey were AMAZING!!!! They made everything so much less stressful and made our wedding run SO SMOOTHLY! When we first met with them, they gave us a to do list by section and I could literally feel the stress melt away by just reviewing things with them. Everyone should trust Composure Events with their big day because they are fantastic at their job and all around amazing people!!
Amy L
5.0
12/05/2019
Cori and her team were absolutely amazing! They made sure that not only did I stay on track prior to our wedding day with planning and coordination but when it came time for the rehearsal dinner and wedding day, they took over and made the day go off without a hitch! It was perfect and beyond anything we could have ever dreamed of!
Lacey K
5.0
12/04/2019
I would recommend a coordinator ALWAYS and this company was the one that made it happen for us! We got married on 11.9.19 and they were always responsive, detail oriented and whatever our stresses were they took care of immediately. We can’t come up with a list of great things about them because it would take too long. Highly recommend!!
Lindsey D
5.0
9/18/2019
If I could give Cori 10 stars, I would! She made sure our day went perfectly and without a hitch. Cori is very professional and always knows what she is doing and what needs to be done... while being your friend and keeping you calm at the same time. If you are considering an event planner or day-of coordinator, do it. Cori is hands down the #1 lady for the job!
Vendor response 09/19/2019
Thanks so much Lindsey! You guys are awesome.
Lauren M
5.0
8/30/2019
Cori was like a coach and teammate throughout our 6 month planning season. She was timely, communicative, competent, collaborative, personable, enthusiastic and organized. She responded well to feedback and helped troubleshoot any planning challenges we shared. On the wedding day, Cori helped make the venue look stunning and kept the events running smoothly with her assistant. We do not have family in the KC area, so having a wedding planner throughout the whole process was incredibly helpful and well worth the investment.
Lisa M
5.0
8/26/2019
I could not have done it without Cori and her team. She kept me on a manageable schedule throughout the planning timeline and made my dream wedding come to life!
Caroline M
5.0
8/20/2019
Cori was INCREDIBLE.
We initially looked into event planning and coordinating services only because our venue required it. We met with Cori and were impressed with her ideas & energy, and decided she would be a good fit to be our day-of coordinator. When we met with our venue a month out, we were surprised and impressed to find she had already contacted almost all of our vendors to confirm we were all on the same page, and continued to contact our vendors leading up to our day with updates and detail confirmation.
Our big day went seamlessly - thanks to Cori. She was everywhere at once, making sure floral arrangements got to their places, food was delivered and name tagged, reserved signs were placed, ushers knew what they were doing, and also finding time to sneak me desserts! She saved me an incredible amount of time both leading up to the wedding, doing busy work that I would have avoided, and on the day of, taking care of the loose ends and stressors that would've taken away from my ability to enjoy our day.
I would recommend Cori's services to anyone in search of planning/coordination services. She is honestly born to do her job, and went above and beyond our expectations. We both wish the absolute best for her and her business!
Roberta S
5.0
8/01/2019
Cori was amazing in helping me, the Mother of the Bride and my daughter, the Bride create a beautiful, STRESS FREE and magical wedding day! Cori was also such a delight to work with. I hired Cori as a “Day of Coordinator” and she went well over the call of duty, not only the day of, but several months prior to the wedding day. She met with us about two months prior to the wedding and again two weeks before. Her detailed meetings assured us that every little detail had been covered and she was able to determine when something still needed to be addressed. She contacted all our vendors and coordinated delivery, set-up times, etc. for the day of. She had everything set up at the church, was instrumental in making sure the ceremony ran smoothly, packed everything up from the church, i.e. signs, guest book, flowers, photos, etc. and headed to the reception to set up everything there. My husband and I did not have to do anything that day except to enjoy our daughter’s big day! When we arrived at the reception approximately 45 minutes before cocktail hour, Cori had everything in order!!! She was instrumental in keeping our timeline of events (that she created for us) and when the reception was over, she had all the gifts and our décor (there was lots) boxed and ready for us to take home. We honestly could not have enjoyed the day with out her. She was absolutely the BEST!
Tara T
5.0
7/01/2019
Cori and her team are outstanding! She is incredibly organized and professional. She helped us to stay calm during very stressful moments with her sense of ease and composure. Our wedding day was relatively seamless and that is primarily because Cori had it all under control. Our guests commented on how smoothly everything went and how stress free it seemed. If I had it all to do over again, I would absolutely choose Cori to be our wedding planner. She is worth every cent that you pay her and more!
CYNTHIA K
5.0
6/27/2019
Cori and her team went above and beyond to help make my daughters day special No detail was too small and she certainly made sure everything flowed smoothly all evening It was a pleasure to work with Composure Events.
Brianna J
5.0
5/16/2019
I don’t know where to even begin with Cori! I am so beyond grateful for her help, professionalism, energy, expertise, and relational approach to everything. My husband and I were both medical students and we had a 4-month engagement, so finding the time to plan a wedding was a challenge to say the least. We had hired a full-service wedding planner at the beginning, but ended up ending our contract with her 2-weeks in because she just wasn’t a good fit for what we needed with our crunched timeline and our limited time available to spend making decisions etc. We took the plunge of planning the wedding ourselves and we chose El Torreón as our venue. We were happy to find out that we got coordinator service as a part of the package, but we had no idea how incredibly valuable that service would be. We met with Cori and her assistant Alesha for the first time 2 months before our wedding and we were blown away by their energy, punctuality, and expertise. Cori has a way of taking any level of organization or chaos and making you feel very confident that everything will turn out perfect. She gave us very clear and simple check lists of things we needed to do, and she took everything else off of our plates, which was extremely appreciated as I was studying for my board exam and my husband was going through the Residency match. Cori coordinated all of our vendors seamlessly and we didn’t have to do a thing to make sure all the vendors had the information and directions that they needed. On the wedding day itself, Cori was a gift from God. She made sure everything was in place, all details were covered, and that everything ran smoothly. She intervened to calm family drama, fixed bouquets that were just a bit overdone, and made sure that special moments were protected. Throughout the entire process, every interaction with Cori felt like talking to a best friend who was there to do anything to make our wedding perfect. Her assistant Alesha was also incredible, working behind the scenes so perfectly that I barely even saw her! But many family members told me about how she was always in the background doing the leg work and overseeing the details. Most importantly, Cori and Alesha made sure that my husband and I experienced the wedding of our dreams and we just wish there were better words to express our gratitude!
Anais W
5.0
4/23/2019
Working with Cori and her team was just what I needed to create my dream wedding I have Pinterested since I can remember! Cori carried me through the whole deal and never allowed me to feel on my own. She was thorough, compassionate, creative and always listened to everything I had to say before giving input. Thanks to Cori my wedding was magical! You will NOT regret your wonderful experience with Composure Events.
Sarah M
5.0
11/20/2018
Cori may be an angel. She literally saved our wedding. My sister had gotten married the year before but it was a destination wedding so this was our first wedding with multiple moving parts, vendors, busy timeline, etc. I did not realized how much goes into a wedding. Cori was so incredible. She took everything we had in mind and made it a reality. We met with Cori about a month before our wedding and she kept in contact with us the whole time. She eased my mind about things that I thought were going to be an issue, she spoke with and coordinated all our vendors, made the wedding day go so smoothly It confused me that I didn't have to do anything, brought us our flowers WHEN WE FORGOT THEM, and hyped me up on our wedding day to name a few things. Cori is such an amazing person inside and out. She is so creative, professional, tough, and organized she is the person you want helping you with your wedding planning and your wedding day!
Lindsay A
5.0
10/16/2018
What a pleasure to have Cori (Composure) be the coordinator at our family wedding. My husband and my daughters were in the wedding party, so I was able to see firsthand her hard work ethic, attention to detail, and all the while having a fun, upbeat attitude. As a person who coordinates events myself, I appreciate seeing individuals who can handle high stress environments with "class", and make it look effortless-- Cori succeeds at this! We will definitely be using her again for the next family wedding or event.
Jon N
5.0
10/15/2018
Excellent service all around. I really wanted contemporary and classic design, and this was definitely what we got. Highly recommended.
Kirsten M
5.0
10/08/2018
Composure (and Cori) are talented and compassionate. Their design work is incredible and having them for the day of especially was SO needed. Anyone wanting to host a modern event will love working with them. Great connections as well.
Karen A
5.0
10/04/2018
Composure worked my sons wedding. They were amazing! Professional and always smiling. I recommend them to everyone getting married and to anyone whose family member is getting married.
Chelyssa B
5.0
9/28/2018
I had the chance to be a maid of honor in one of their weddings and it was truly gorgeous and beautiful!! One of the strongest and best weddings I’ve ever been to. My FAVORITE wedding ceremony of all time!
Kayla N
5.0
9/27/2018
Cori is passionate, professional, and you feel like she stepped right out of a rom-com to help make your dreams come true. I couldn’t recommend her enough to be by your side as you plan your wedding. Ten out of ten.
Christelle B
5.0
9/27/2018
Cori Gibaud demonstrates a professionalism and enthusiasm for her job that’s unmatched. She’s a joy to work with, and her passion shows, in the energy she gives to make your day as unique as you are! You won’t be disappointed.
Beth S
5.0
9/27/2018
Creating an atmosphere where a couple can relax on their wedding day and fully trust that everything will go smoothly is Cori’s mission. I worked along side Cori as she helped coordinate a wedding I photographed and my goodness, did she do an incredible job! She made sure I was taken care of and was going above and beyond for the bride and groom.
She does an amazing job at making you feel heard and comfortable throughout your wedding day. Trusting her to handle every detail won’t be hard for you to do. Hire her!
Erin C
5.0
9/26/2018
Great attention to detail and highly recommended !!
Jonathan A
5.0
9/26/2018