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ir arrivals. She reviewed all the bids and made sure I wasn't missing anything, and gave great recommendations. Every time I mentioned to a vendor that I was working with Kelly, they breathed a sigh of relief. It was clear her reputation proceeded her. Plus, her support on the day - she led the team with such a steady hand, everyone had good energy, and everything went perfectly. Could not have asked for more. Kelly and her team were amazing.

navigate decisions and kept us grounded in the planning process. Because of her wealth of knowledge and connections throughout LA, obtaining and hiring vendors was a breeze. Kelly made us feel comfortable all the way. She coordinated the wedding to the tea. It was incredible to see everything come to fruition; the wedding would not have been possible without her incredible input and insight. <3

d worked with the rental company for me to get special chairs for our sweetheart table. She also was so amazing with all the last minute changes we threw at her. Especially if you are getting married at the Adamson House, she is the BEST person to work with. If I ever have another large party I will definitely work with her again.

dors made us never regret our choice to hire her; I can't imagine the process without her. She guided us and supported us when needed, and knew when to stress the importance of various details. We selected the Mid-Package, and it was perfect for us, as my husband and I are pretty Type A and wanted to control a good amount of the process, but definitely needed expertise and guidance, along with day of and month of escalated help. We felt instantly comfortable with her, as did our families and other vendors. Our venue ended up being in San Diego, and she went out of her way to come down to visit for the tasting and other walk throughs. The team at our wedding venue, a rather large hotel in San Diego, told us that they were so impressed with Kelly and her work and that she really stood out from other planners. I would strongly recommend her to anyone-- one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!

ght! She made the overwhelming task of planning a wedding manageable. From booking vendors to finalizing our seating chart Kelly was with us every step of the way calmly and expertly keeping us on track. Not only is Kelly amazing, her team is fantastic as well! Kelly wasn’t available to be on-site for our wedding day (which we knew before we hired her) so Rebecca was our day of coordinator and she absolutely killed it. Our wedding day was perfect and honestly completely stress-free thanks for Kelly’s planning and Rebecca’s execution. Kelly and her team are the best and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a wedding!

elected Demaray's mid-package and could not have been happier with the support we got in planning and executing our Malibu wedding. Demaray's prices are fair, their insights keen, and years of experience unparalleled. If you are considering an LA-area wedding or event, Demaray Events is the go to vendor :)

made the entire planning process seamless. Here are a few reasons why we would HIGHLY recommend her to others: She was always happy, personable, upbeat, cheerful, funny, professional, and quick to respond to requests. She gave invaluable advice on concepts we wouldn’t have thought of, such as recommending lighting arrangements, bar location, how to handle the cake cutting. Everything from the small details to the big picture. She gave us space to make our own decisions. We asked for a somewhat unique ceremony location at the venue, and she worked with us to make that happen. At the wedding, she and her team adroitly managed guest issues. In general, she managed the wedding so that we didn’t have to. For example, she loaded our car with flowers, gifts, and other items we wished to bring home, all when we were dancing so when it was time to leave we could just walk out. Her recommended list of vendors was spot-on. We didn’t have to surf the internet across many vendors, she provided a few great vendors so we could pick ones that fit. Every single vendor performed above and beyond expectations, e.g., DJ, flowers, vegan cake. One critical aspect of having an excellent wedding planner that we didn’t expect is that she set the pacing for the event. Everyone commented on how smoothly one activity flowed to the next. Kelly, thank you so much for helping us make our wedding so beautiful and fun -- it really went beyond what we thought was possible.

ool, calm and collected and able to juggle tons of family dynamics and set up and event for success. They recommended other great vendors and every stop of the process made us feel supported and assured. They are worth every penny!! Couldn’t recommend more!

ine. We had some mega venue issues day-of and she handled with calm, grace and a smile on her face to the extent that we didn't even know anything was awry until she filled us in post-wedding! She is a a pleasure to be around and a total professional. Wish we could have another wedding for her to help plan.

day, she was organized, communicative, responsive, and candid with wisdom. YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH KELLY.

tations! She was extremely responsive to all of our inquiries, attended our venue meetings, and provided a lot of care to us as we were putting all the puzzle pieces together for our wedding. We had a lot of moving parts for our wedding and she made sure that everything flowed and that communication was happening with our vendors and our ceremony participants. Prior to booking Kelly as our planner, we reached out to many planners and she was the best. I would highly recommend her services to all couples and will refer her to our friends and family. She ensured our day went off without a hitch, that we were taken care of and that all we needed to do was enjoy our wedding and not think about anything other than being with each other, and with friends and family.

experienced, creative, and patient. A true professional in this field. You will be in good hands and will be able to enjoy that special day working with Kelly.

us along the way and making us feel like the whole thing was in complete control (which it was). Want a stress free and beautiful wedding day? Look no further and give Kelly a call.

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She didn’t try to convince us to stick to traditions we didn’t want. We ditched the wedding cake, for example, and opted for a late-night ramen bar instead. Kelly didn’t bat an eye and instead steered us in the direction of vendors who could make that vision a reality (and within budget). She was extremely patient and flexible when our 1.5-year engagement plan turned into 919 days of extended planning, postponements, and an elopement ceremony thanks to COVID. We finally had our perfect reception, with all of our loved ones, on October 17, 2021. It was everything that we imagined it would be—a beachside day of joy, laughter, great food, and dancing with all of our favorite people. Kelly was on it when it came to vendor selection (scheduling appointments, sending introductions, and keeping us on track with important deadlines). She coordinated with vendors day-of and kept everything running on schedule so we didn’t have to worry about anything other than enjoying our day. We would absolutely recommend Kelly to anyone looking to create an unforgettable event for themselves and their loved ones!

s easy to work with and such a calming presence during every step of the planning process and on the wedding day itself. The vendors she recommended were exceptional and she did a great job of providing suggestions and ideas to make sure our vision for the wedding came through in every aspect. On the wedding day itself, she kept things on-time and organized and I didn't have to worry about a thing. We loved working with her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner in the LA area.

e, being based in Seattle, and an unexpected heat wave on the day of the wedding, with Kelly our wedding day went better than we had even envisioned -- the venue decor and ambiance were breathtaking, the timeline flowed perfectly, and everything was coordinated so smoothly that I was able to fully be present on our wedding day. Seriously, I had so. much. fun! Behind the scenes and every step of the way, Kelly was the steam engine that helped make our dream a reality. THANK YOU Kelly! A little about Kelly, she is everything you'd want in a wedding planner and more: professional, prompt communicator, recommended great vendors, coordinated with the vendors behind the scenes, and helped us stick to our budget. More than that though, my favorite thing about Kelly is how fun, warm, and down to earth she is. I truly felt like she was a friend in the process. Amidst all our anxiety, Kelly was always there to ease any concerns we had with a word of encouragement or a helpful recommendation. What does my husband have to say? "Total lifesaver" There you have it! If you're considering, go hire her now! :)

f wedding excess, she is genuine and centering. She was a joy to work with throughout the planning process! She provided well thought-out and honest referrals amongst her diverse preferred vendors. She is very quick to respond to emails and always willing to meet or attend vendor meetings, venue walk throughs, etc. Our wedding was at Descanso Gardens in April and it could not have run more smoothly, as she is on their list of preferred coordinators. Kelly was a force on the day-of and made sure everything had been planned out, and then executed flawlessly... She really thought of everything, and was excellent about checking in with us (bride and groom) and communicating with the families and wedding party throughout the reception. She very empathetically talked me off a bridezilla ledge a number of times :) She honestly is just fun, and a real person - which we very much appreciated. I would love to be her friend in real life as opposed to wedding life! I would have Kelly on my team again and again! She is THE BEST!!!

, had loads of experience, calm demeanor and she just spoke our language. We had a 250 person wedding involving various components, family, cultural aspects, DJ plus brass section, and lots of different surprises, so it was a lot to handle. There was many fires day of, but she shielded my husband and I both the drama. Also, she is open to feedback. She understand (i) we wanted to things to look high end, even if we didn't have the money and (ii) when my fiance and her were have communication issues, she was open to my feedback and didn't take things personally. A sign of a real professional. If you need someone who is obsessed with google docs and spreadsheets, you may want someone else, but she is everything else in terms of ability to execute, warmth, organization and ability to find the right balance of things. THANK YOU KELLY!

tions and vendors, while providing an honest, direct, and creative opinion. She is conscious of cost and able to adjust your budget to fit your needs. Our wedding was an absolute dream and she made us feel stress-free and on top of each step. I've referred her to four of five of our friends also getting married and they've all felt the same way!!!! We love Kelly!!!

ing. I truly believe you go insane if you try to plan your own wedding, if you are reading this, hire KELLY!!! My wife and I swear this was one of the best decision we made in our lives. We hired her service as a "day of coordinator" but she starts to plan things with you a month in advance, she will contacted us lot earlier which made us feel safe. Very flexible, easy to get in touch with (WHICH IS HUGE), courteous and professional, and just a blast to work with. Kelly, if you are reading this, thank you so much! We wouldn't have survived without you!

knew what to do at the event.

ntly felt comfortable with her. She is sweet, grounded, incredibly experienced, and well organized. She answered questions with helpful considerations when I had a couple tough decisions in the months leading up to the wedding. She has tons of helpful tips and she pointed me to some of the best vendors from my venue's preferred list. During the month before my wedding, we had another in person meeting where we hashed out all the details, and then she was constantly on top of being in touch with me and my vendors from then until the wedding and was incredibly responsive, helpful, and patient in corralling all of my various vendors and creating a detailed timeline. Kelly really took into account what I wanted and was also happy to weigh in with good advice when I was indecisive. My wedding day ran incredibly smoothly. If anything happened, I have no clue because Kelly was on top of everything! My bridesmaids also commented on how much they liked my wedding planner, which I think is testament to how calmly and efficiently she can organize people. I knew she had everything under control so I could blissfully enjoy my day.

tics, Kelly put all our anxieties to rest. She was prompt in responding to every question, and she organized all our requests so that we never had to ask about something twice. She was a day-of (month-of) planner for us and took over communications with all the other vendors who, in turn, loved working with her. On the day of, I realized I had given the florist the wrong number of bridesmaids and groomsmen (one too few for both!) and Kelly said "No Problem" and arranged for an extra bouquet and boutonniere without further involvement on my part. It was a magical day - made trouble-free because of Kelly

made everything make sense. Along with most brides, during the initial stages of planning I was in a panic, because I literally had a million things to do. (Yes, literally not figuratively.) However, as soon as Kelly was in the picture my list not only became instantly shorter, but I felt a huge sense of relief lifted off my shoulders knowing I had such a tremendous supporter on my team. Kelly was prompt and present at each and every meeting we had prior to the wedding day. She always arrived with her amazing binder which was super organized with timelines and checklists that were neatly arranged and shared with us. Also, Kelly coordinated with the other vendors extremely efficiently and when I had an issue with any of them, she always resolved the matter quickly. Kelly worked well with my bridal party too; she made sure any and all requests by my family and friends were heard and accommodated with my approval. Anytime I was in freak-out mode, she made sure not only to calm me down, but provided perspective of how everything will be alright. And it turned out to be more than alright when it came to the big day- it was perfect. In short, without Kelly Demaray our wedding would not have been what it was- the most magical day of our lives. I whole-heartedly recommend her!

ng a wedding in LA but living in San Francisco, we decided that the Full Package would be best for us. We did most of our planning with Kelly remotely, but also made 4 trips down to LA during our engagement to meet her and our vendors in person. Kelly was there for each step in the process, but never in an overbearing way. For each set of vendors, Kelly would send us a list of between 9-15 options for us to look through. Once we’d narrowed it down to 3-4 per category, Kelly then did all the legwork of gathering initial estimates and setting up a full schedule of meetings and interviews for when we were in town for the weekend, which made the whole process really easy. On the day of the wedding, Kelly went above and beyond to make sure that every detail was perfect and that we didn’t have to worry about a thing. She bustled my dress, made sure that we took time to eat and drink and kept the whole evening flowing, telling best men when to speak, guiding us through cake cutting, and checking in on us multiple times to make sure everything was ok. The whole evening was perfect, and a large part of that was due to her help. Kelly is everything you want in a planner. She is creative, extremely organized and very down to earth. She’ll present you with all the options that you want, but never pressure you into making a decision one way or another. She’s great about giving her honest opinions when asked, which were always informed by what she knew about us as a couple and what we wanted from our wedding. She told us exactly what we needed to do by when, making the entire process as stress-free as possible. As an added bonus, she’s just a ton of fun to be around, which makes going to vendor meetings with her all the better. Hire her—it will be the best decision you make!

ntly and grew to like her more throughout the process. I am local, but my parents are out of town, so we had to cram a lot of meetings and decisions in their short visits. Kelly went out of her way to accommodate their schedule and to work over emails in the interim, making the whole process so much easier. She is organized, efficient, incredibly professional, and has a great eye for detail. She was always conscious of our budget and really focused on making the wedding match our vision, rather than some sense of what is expected (although whenever we asked for guidance, she had plenty of great ideas from her other experiences). Her recommendations for other vendors were spot on too - we went with someone from her list for almost everything, and were never disappointed. Our wedding day was beautiful and since Kelly & her team were so on top of everything, I really felt like I could enjoy the moment. I recommend her wholeheartedly - she's a real gem!

ing sure it went off without a hitch. She even dealt with my bridezilla moment the weekend before when I was sure that everyone was going to die in the 100+ degree heat with grace. Everyone had a fantastic time at our wedding and we couldn't have imagined a better experience. I highly recommend Kelly Demaray for your next wedding.

S A GEM. Thank you, Kelly.

mlessly and thank to Kelly we were able to eat our meals!

h as we planned our wedding, and we are immeasurably grateful that she was there to make sure that the "day of" went as perfectly as it did. We initially thought that we would plan and execute the entire wedding ourselves, as we are a very "DIY" type of couple. Our wedding venue's contract required that we hire a wedding coordinator, but as we got closer to the wedding day we became increasing grateful and relieved that we had chosen Kelly. In hindsight, it was very presumtuous of us to think that we could pull off the perfect wedding at the Adamson House all by ourselves. We interviewed several wedding coordinators and Kelly was the perfect fit for us. She offers several packages and we chose the one the fit our budget, but we never felt like she was holding anything back because of the package we chose. We also chose Kelly because of her knowledge and attention to detail, with a style of communication that seemed more like a good friend instead of a hired consultant. We promise all engaged couples reading this review that if you hire Kelly you will end up writing a review exactly like this one.

She picked up all the decorations from my apartment a few days before the wedding. We talked about my vision a month before the wedding and she was able to execute it. I was a worry-free bride because of her. She is organized and a pleasure to work with.

excellent hands. Kelly had all the elements that make a party planner exceptional. At all times Kelly was professional, knowledgeable, creative, diligent, and a joy to work with. She took the worries and stressful tasks off of our shoulders and placed them upon hers. If I emailed or called with a question, a response was immediate. It was obvious that experience was no stranger to Kelly. The evening of the wedding she made it go seamless. No one skipped a beat, and I truly believe that this is where Kelly shines most. She took the evening event and made it perfect in every way possible. She coordinated with all involved starting weeks in advance, and kept the communications going so there would be no mistakes. I don't know what I would have done without her. Thank you Kelly!!!!!

hat Kelly was able to troubleshoot problems with ease and did not seem fazed at all. She made sure my husband and I were able to eat and that we were taken care of. If anything went wrong at our wedding, I definitely did not know about it!

wedding. We got married at the Dome at Saddlerock Ranch, which can be a really tricky venue to coordinate. Kelly has a lot of experience with this venue which made planning a breeze. Kelly was so organized and on top of things which was extremely helpful as we planned out wedding while we were living in Australia. I was able to relax on our wedding day knowing Kelly was there. I can't say enough good things about Kelly.

he onset, she would offer her opinion, but never demand anything go her way. She gained our trust as she was even tempered, highly organized and very response. The day of my daughter's wedding, Kelly was the first on site and the last to leave. From grandma's corsages, to interacting with all the contracted vendors, to the wedding crashers, Kelly handled it all with calm and ease. Not pushy, not overbearing, but a quiet, get it done mode. I can highly recommend Kelly and if you are getting married at Cafe Pinot, then for sure, she is your event planner!

day run so smoothly, and I was able to enjoy the day stress free. She only does 1 wedding a weekend so the whole week prior her focus is only on the one client, which makes a huge difference! She's so lovely to work with too! Very highly recommended!

t day. Kelly Demaray is that person! We interviewed a few planners before we met with Kelly, and within five minutes we knew she was the one for us. Kelly took the time to ensure she understood our budget, what we wanted, and how we wanted it. She always answered every question with timeliness, professionalism, was straight to the point, and made sure we were satisfied with the answer. We booked an outdoor, sunset ceremony along the marina in July. Normally, this is not a problem in Southern California but we were lucky enough to have rain. Kelly watched the weather all day long and prepared a backup plan. While we were getting ready for the wedding, Kelly kept us up-to-date on the weather and allowed us to make the final decision with no pressure or panic. Without hesitation, Kelly executed flawlessly the back-up plan, once we decided to move the wedding inside. Literally, the only thing we had to think about was getting dressed and committing our love for one another. Throughout the entire evening, Kelly anticipated and addressed every little detail so we could enjoy the celebration. A perfect night because of the hard work and planning we had with Kelly Demaray!

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exceeded already high expectations. We initially met for a consult where Kelly explained her role. She answered all of my mom and my questions so that we had full confidence in her. Given all of her great reviews, the venue's strong endorsement, and the great impression she made in person, we did not look very far before choosing Kelly as our month-of coordinator. About a month out, we met in person for a "walk through." Kelly provided structure, answered questions, gave advice when needed but was never too pushy or controlling with regards to how the whole ceremony and reception would be set up, and how events would flow through the evening. She is the perfect balance of firm and super organized with openness, flexibility and creativity. During the month of our wedding, Kelly and I emailed daily (sometimes multiple times per day) and it became very clear, very quickly that she was someone we could 100% trust and depend on, that no detail would be overlooked, and everything would be just how we pictured. The wedding day was just that! Kelly ensured everything was set up just as we wanted (and for things that my husband and I didn't have a clear plan for - she improvised perfectly), she coordinated the loading in of all of the vendors (and made sure to be in touch plenty of time in advance to give them schedules, instructions, etc.) and made sure that everyone was where they needed to be. My husband and I did not have to think about one logistical item on our wedding day which was so wonderful. And we didn't worry because we knew Kelly would have everything under control! Our wedding was more magical than we imagined and every detail worked out perfectly. Just a few small examples: when I got deodorant on my husband's tux, she was there in 30 seconds to wipe it off; we had asked that she gently steer us along as we were greeting tables if we were staying too long at a single table, and she was there doing just that; when we were hungry at the end of the night, she had special entrees packaged up and made for us. I could go on and on. She was so professional, kind, and detail-oriented. I am also very detail-oriented, so I SO appreciated having someone who I knew would carry out everything as I imagined (and do a wonderful job improvising when I didn't have a specific plan for something). At the end of the night, I literally asked Kelly, "did we not have any problems or did you just shield me from them?" because everything seemed so perfect to me! I'll never know the answer, but it doesn't matter because Kelly made sure my husband and I were able to fully relax and enjoy our day, absorbing all of the planning we had done as it came to life! If you are looking for a coordinator who you can trust, depend on, who has tons of experience and knowledge about how weddings work, who will give you the flexibility to do what you want, who is professional in every way, and who will ensure you can relax and enjoy your big day, go with Kelly! I am so glad I did.

r venue (Café Pinot – Downtown LA), and we could not be more thankful for that recommendation. We utilized Kelly’s specific services beginning approximately 2 months before our June/Summer wedding, yet she was always available for any small/specific questions that we had leading back to the Winter and Spring months. Her responses were always amazingly timely and filled with her own thoughts and suggestions, which my wife and I always appreciated. Kelly was able to understand from the very beginning what our vision was and not only sought to execute that vision on the day of, but go above and beyond in many different ways. Her organization and attention to detail was unmatched and she was incredibly warm and fun to work with. She even got a specific shout-out during the father’s toast!!! There are honestly not enough words to express how much Kelly meant to my wife and I during this amazing time in our lives and our wedding would not have been the special, memorable event it was without her!

much more doable. She was so accommodating about meeting with us when we'd come to town and was also great communicating with me about details via email. Every step of the way Kelly went above and beyond, from recommending vendors to bouncing ideas around for decor. The best thing about working with her is that we knew we wouldn't have to worry about a thing once the big day came because Kelly knows weddings like the back of her hand. Her timeline leading up to the wedding was great and the timeline for the day of the wedding was super useful for us and our families. Kelly is well connected with many wedding professionals, so she not only has tons of people to recommend, but also worked seamlessly with our caterer, florist, etc... Kelly is knowledgable, professional, polished, and a great leader for couples and all the wedding vendors. I really could go on and on... As a New Yorker with high expectations, I can absolutely say that Kelly rose to the occasion and met all of ours. She took over everything the month of and even saved me MORE money with some of my vendors! :) She's a true professional and also a really lovely gal to be around. I recommend her to anyone and everyone I can because I know she will go exceed your expectations.

wedding, but we had no idea because Kelly took care of them. Her advice throughout the planning stages was spot on and she made the day of PERFECT!! I recommend her to anyone who wants to be stress-free on their wedding day!

ould use her again for another event. You helped make my babys day very special! Thank you, Kelly!

gh the planning process was daunting at times, Kelly made it a great experience. She was easy to reach with questions and concerns and always had helpful suggestions. She was exceptionally organized from start to finish and made sure we met all of our deadlines along the way. Many of our vendors and wedding venue had worked with her in the past and had wonderful things to say. It meant a lot to us that she had great relationships with so many local businesses and could deal with them directly as it got closer to the date. Kelly was always ready to take stuff off our plate and made us feel supported. She was extremely professional throughout and made sure everything ran smoothly the day of. It was a huge relief to know that she was on top of it all, and she was beyond wonderful with our families and wedding parties. I've even recommended her to one of my recently engaged bridesmaids. Kelly was a pleasure to work with and made the entire experience a pleasant one!

ing with my sister on her upcoming wedding. I found Kelly online and she's the only coordinator my fiancé and I met with. We basically knew before meeting in person that she would be the one based on her excellent communication skills, professionalism, and warmth exuded via phone and email. Once we met, that was it. Living in NYC and planning a wedding in LA isn't the easiest thing, but Kelly made it much more doable. She was so accommodating about meeting with us when we'd come to town and was also great with email. Every step of the way Kelly went above and beyond, from recommending our amazing florist and guitar player to bouncing ideas around for decor. The best thing about working with her is that we knew we wouldn't have to worry about a thing once the big day came because Kelly knows weddings like the back of her hand. Her timeline leading up to the wedding was great and the timeline for the day of the wedding was super useful for us and our families. Kelly is well connected with many wedding professionals, so she not only has tons of people to recommend, but also worked seamlessly with our caterer, florist, DJ, etc… Kelly is knowledgable, professional, polished, and a great leader for couples and all the wedding vendors. I really could go on and on… As a New Yorker with high expectations, I can absolutely say that Kelly rose to the occasion and met all of ours. She's a true professional and also a really lovely gal to be around. (We were sincerely bummed that we wouldn't be in touch with her regularly once the wedding was over.) I can't wait to see how wonderful my sister's wedding turns out next year!