Everly Event Planning & Design

best friend, and your most trusted advisor all at once, and you can bet there will be a gorgeous, joyful smile on her face the entire time. There is nothing this woman cannot handle or do, and hiring her was honestly the best wedding decision I made. No matter what came up before or during the wedding, Krystle was unflappable, and her experience and skill allowed her to navigate easily through every surprise inconvenience. I’m a designer with high standards and expectations, so having a wedding out of state was difficult for me, since I had to put so much faith in other people. I interviewed every wedding planner in New Orleans (no, but really ALL OF THEM) and no one impressed me the way Krystle did—and that was just over the phone. She’s cool, sharp, graceful, and charming, and I trusted her gut and capabilities from the start. I know that I couldn’t have had the same perfect outcome if anyone else had been in charge, so my gratitude for her is endless… But what I’m most grateful for is to now count her as a friend.

would not stop at anything until I was happy with every choice - despite being based in NYC and only able to come to NOLA a couple times before the wedding. She tells you her honest opinion but with kind, southern charm. She has a fantastic sense of humor and when we met any roadblocks, together we would roll with the punches. On the day of the wedding she was a DREAM. I cannot tell you how many compliments I got on my fantastic wedding planner from my family, friends and anyone who knew just how much work goes into a wedding and how important a planner is. We were met with low chances of rain/wind/coldfronts on the wedding weekend and she helped me make my decisions about tenting etc with confidence. Seriously she is THE BEST! My husband, family and I love her and loved all the time we had the pleasure of spending with her through our visits to NOLA and our wedding weekend. I miss her already!

made ALL the difference. Me, my husband, and my parents are forever thankful!!! Krystle and Shelby really made it all possible! The number one piece of advice I’d give a bride getting married in New Orleans is to hire Krystle as your wedding planner. Out of everything I did in my two years of wedding planning, that was 100% the BEST decision I made! I only wish I would’ve come to Krystle sooner! If you want focus on the things that really matter and truly enjoy your wedding day, do yourself a favor and hire Krystle!!!

nd, as the groom here, she was a sounding board for my wife's vision that, by that time, I'd heard far too much about (but wound up loving in the end!) When the big day drew closer and finally arrived, we didn't have to worry about a thing - she took care of it all. And she is so efficient and meticulous, there was essentially nothing she needed to ask us during the event. She knew how to handle everything that came up and left us to dance and drink and pose for pictures. She made it all look so effortless! I don't know how anyone could do it better. Every vendor we had enjoyed working with her, every wedding party member raved about her and her people. The venue staff, the band, everyone enjoyed working with Everly Event Planning & Design. Call Krystle - if you're as lucky as we were, it could be the start of a whole host of great wedding plans to come.

ss and so stress free. You always hear that something will go wrong, but Krystle achieved the impossible because it was flawless! I used her for month of planning, but don’t think that means she only helps out the month of. Because of all the Covid hype I quickly booked wedding and reception venues and photographer before I even got around to the wedding coordinator. When I contacted her, she was all on board with planning and coordinating but didn’t push a full on planner since I had already done a lot of that work (plus I’m a corporate lawyer and she quickly knew that I wouldn’t be able to fully remove myself from planning). Immediate bonus points for not pushing for more than was necessary and reading me so well. She was always there to answer questions when I needed more florist options or transportation recommendations. And month of, she came in and took EVERYTHING off my plate. Month and day of, seriously, Krystle was perfect. She acted as a barrier and made sure no one contacted me; they contacted her and if she couldn’t answer the questions she would reach out to me. Having one person as the POC and being able to remove yourself from the planning so that you can enjoy your wedding bliss is necessary. She knew how to run the show and deal with a crisis (we had a little snaffu with our second line permit that was quickly resolved). Day of, she rolled with the punches, moved the 150 person wedding seamlessly from one location to the second to the third and no one thought it was overwhelming or confusing. I’ve had everyone telling me how it was the best wedding they’ve ever been too and I have krystle to thank for pulling it all together. Couldn’t have done it without her. If you are looking for a wedding planner or coordinator, look no further. You won’t find anyone better or more organized in New Orleans. Seriously, I want to be friends with Krystle she is that amazing; you will too! Krystle, thank you for helping to make our wedding the most memorable weekend of our lives!

r small). She was always easy to get in touch with and responded quickly. Without her, our wedding would've been nowhere near as perfect as it was. Leading up to the wedding, I had no anxiety because I knew the day was in good hands. Even when my MUA got covid a week out from the wedding and I had to scramble to find a new one! She provided great alternatives and wasn't stressed about it (which made me calmer!). Everything went perfectly and I am so thankful that I had Krystle there.

he day that she started working with us, and only made life easier through this process!!!! Any question we had, or issue come up, Krystle guided us through it, making this entire process as smooth as possible.

was the perfect fit for us. As time went on we decided to book her and the planning begun. Due to the pandemic we had to reschedule the wedding twice…and Krystle did not skip a beat. She maintained all of our original vendors and handled every vendor contract with care…not once…not twice…but three times. Words are not enough to describe how honored we are to have had such an incredible planner on our side during one of the craziest times in history. The day of the wedding was absolutely perfect and my husband and I did not lift a single finger the whole day. Forever grateful for our experience with Krystle and I know that anyone who books her will feel the exact same way. Truly an All-star planner! Thank you, Krystle, so much for making our dream wedding a reality despite the insane obstacles we had to endure. You are a true rockstar of a wedding planner!

cated with all my vendors and worked with each one of them to ensure a smooth wedding planning process. If I had any worries, Krystle immediately addressed them and communicated with all appropriate parties to make me feel at ease. Second, Krystle is soooo organized. She kept note of all our ideas and reminded me when any and all contracts and payments were due. She organized a perfect schedule for the wedding day and kept everything in tact. While focusing on the big picture, she made sure all the tiny details were also addressed. I always felt like things were in great control! Third, Krystle is extremely adaptable and flexible. She will tackle anything thrown her way with grace and a great attitude. She is very decisive and is able to make a good judgment call when necessary. This is important...especially when you are an indecisive bride! Fourth, Krystle is smart and talented. Krystle listened to me, knew my budget, and executed my vision within it. I let her take control of the design and she exceeded any and all expectations. You can tell she is knowledgable and has a lot of experience under her belt. Finally, Krystle is such a positive energy!! Krystle always made me feel excited about my wedding. When I saw Krystle on my wedding day, she made me feel so good and happy. She went out of her way to make the wedding planning process special, and I will always appreciate that! I could keep going, but the bottom line is that Krystle is an amazing wedding planner that will not let you down. I truly believe she is as good as it gets.

difficult situation with grace and calmness. She has this amazing way of getting things done but not seeming like a drill sergeant and communicating clearly while also being super friendly. My wedding party and other guests were all so impressed by her on the day of the wedding. She also has great relationships with my other vendors which made the day flow easier and things so much more fun. Krystle is perceptive and I felt like she really got to know my partner, Van and I, so she could help us create the wedding day of our dreams. Her every suggestion was spot on and small tweaks to my ideas made things more efficient, cost-effective, and also sometimes even cooler than I could have imagined. We were on the fence about even having a wedding -- it seemed like so much work and money and then with the pandemic ugh. But Krystle was there every step of the way and made the planning and event itself FUN and EASY. After everything, it was hands-down the best weekend of my life and I couldn't have done it without Everly Event planning. If you want someone who gets people, takes care of business, and is just a joy to know -- go with Krystle!

at all times and always so supportive when I was stressing out. She helped our family tremendously and I can’t recommend her enough. If I needed something, she made it happen. She is incredible and became a MOM in the middle of all the craziness that is planning a wedding and we didn’t even skip a beat!!! That’s true talent if I have ever seen it and speaks to how well her management skills are. She really is super woman and undoubtedly an amazing mother. Krystle - from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us make our day the best I could have ever imagined and then some. We love you!

ress and anxiety. We hired Krystle for month-of coordination, and she went above and beyond for close to TWO YEARS. Krystle was there to answer every panicked email, and continuously reassured me with her calming presence. She’s incredibly responsive and organized, and overall just a pleasure to work with. At a time where other vendors were charging us extra fees for wedding postponements, Krystle refused. Her professionalism is top notch, and you can tell she really cares for her customers. Krystle can handle ANY situation thrown at her, trust me. The bridal suite flooded on the night of our wedding due to old plumbing, and Krystle wasn’t phased at all. She’s always ready to jump in and help, and remains unflappable no matter what’s going on. If you are on the fence about hiring Krystle, please DO IT. You won’t regret working with her. I truly don’t know what we would have done without her! Hands down the best investment we made during the entire wedding process.

ran with it and executed it flawlessly. Every vendor we used was incredible thanks to Krystle’s recommendations. I had a million questions and Krystle answered them all so patiently and gave me all the guidance I needed to easily make decisions. Our wedding day ended up being unusually cold and Krystle figured out tenting and heaters for the reception and hand warmers for the guests during the ceremony so I could still have our ceremony where I envisioned it happening. She’s one step ahead of you the entire time so that you can enjoy every moment without having to worry about anything. And maybe more importantly than anything else, she made the whole process fun. You do not want to plan a wedding without her, and when I convince my now husband to throw a vow renewal in 10 years, we’ll be hiring her again :)

oking for an expert who’s well connected in their field or an out-of-towner planning an epic destination wedding like myself, she is your girl!! Every vendor we worked with had nothing but amazing things to say about Krystle, and it quickly becomes clear why. She goes above and beyond for her clients, and when I say that, I really mean it. Krystle helped us plan (and then re-plan) not one, not two, but three wedding dates due to postponements from COVID and hurricane Ida. Throughout the entire process, Krystle was one step ahead of us, putting out fires and working behind the scenes to make the best out of every situation. She handled every obstacle with grace and truly felt like a friend who held my hand through the craziness. (Not to mention, she herself was dealing with a postponed wedding, and then a newborn during these times. Talk about a superwoman!) Once our wedding finally happened, it was the most beautiful, magical night. It was everything I had ever dreamt of, and none of it would’ve happened without Krystle. I was 100% present and able to enjoy myself without worrying about a thing on my big day. Which is not an easy feat for a control freak like me, but I knew Krystle had everything handled. She’s creative, collaborative, ultra-talented, and above all else, extremely kind. I will honestly miss working with her—take this as your sign, you need Krystle for your big day!

any questions. When we had to reschedule twice because of the pandemic, Krystle was there. She made what would have otherwise been an extremely stressful process simple and manageable. When we finally got to the month of our wedding, we were calm and prepared and knew that Krystle had everything under control. And on the day of, everything was perfect. On top of all her professional knowledge and expertise, Krystle is also a wonderful person to work with, and she kept us motivated when we were feeling down about the postponements. I can't imagine what we would've done without Krystle, and highly recommend her and Everly Event Planning & Design!!

ly would not have thought of if we didn't have her! She was by far the best decision we made throughout our wedding and we are so thankful for her help making it all happen.

nal, friendly, and calm manner. She negotiated good pricing with the vendors. She acted as a middle man between myself and the vendors, so when I had a question I'd simply run it through her, eliminating any confusion. She coordinated EVERYTHING the day of the wedding. I can assure anyone reading this it was all top shelf. Not to hire Krystal and do it own your would be a false economy! I wish I could post a picture here as Krystal's vision looked like a photo spread out of Gun and Garden. Krystal, feel free to share my number with any perspective clients looking for a recommendation. Robert W.

She is beyond organized and had all of the schedules and details ironed out for the day of. I did not have to worry about everyone else because she was already on top of it. She makes you feel more like a friend than a customer, my whole wedding party and family enjoyed having her a part of the wedding. She is a 10/10!!!

elpful in every way. We didn't realize there were any situations she had to handle until after the wedding. Krystle was a master at coordinating all of the vendors and we had absolutely no worries on the day of the wedding. You will love working with her! She goes above and beyond to make the most memorable wedding ever.

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nd her connections in the Nola wedding industry were able to help me stretch my budget as far as possible. When COVID forced us to re-plan the entire wedding six weeks out... Krystle was easy to work with and so accommodating. I cannot say enough good things about Everly Event Planning & Design - worth every penny and the only way I was able to see my dream wedding come to life.

ected, and has a great sense of design and humor.  Krystle took the time to get to know me and my fiance, and our vision throughout the process. From our initial conversation, I really connected with her and knew she wanted to ensure we had a great wedding and wasn't just giving me some standard spiel that I heard from other planners. Krystle provided amazing personalized service, from brainstorming about the wedding to ultimately cancelling our New Orleans wedding during COVID. One of the saddest parts of our change of plans is not getting to have Krystle with us when we have our small family wedding in the northeast!  I can't say enough positive things about Krystle - she was a huge resource for vendors, contracts, design, family dynamics - and I feel lucky to have developed a friendship with her over the past 8 months. Krystle is a GEM!!

e is so knowledgable and passionate about the field of wedding planning. It speaks volumes about a vendor that is willing to help an anxious bride during this uncertain time. Krystle, you are INCREDIBLE!

he most joyful, spectacular and awe-inspiring day of my life. There are so many people to thank for the final result, but this one goes out to Krystle at Everly Events. That goes without saying that I cried more watching my wife walk up toward me over water. Yes, you read that correctly. She veritably walked on water. Krystle coordinated with our event rentals vendor and our venue to make it happen. She's that kind of wedding planner. Krystle at Everly Events will make your wildest details and imaginings come true. When unfortunate surprises: like the groom (me) getting a chemical burn from an eyebrow wax, it was so important having Krystle there as a resource to help us come up with a course for action. Without Krystle's composure, poise and reassuring demeanor, it would've been all too easy for my bride and I to panic. She kept us from ever getting to close to the edge. From flower arrangements to floor plans, diligent, careful conceptualizing went into every step: like helping us find the right chandelier. Or, another example, making sure the string trio played Bob Dylan and not Bob Marley. Krystle pulled it all together; remembering all of our important details. I look down at the glinting new wedding band on my left ring finger and I can't help but smile. It's a reminder of the single greatest day of my life, and I have Krystle and Everly Events to thank for that feeling.