Karli Spangler Events

aceful in any public or professional setting, but working her ass off under the water to glide easily through the journey. She always greeted me with a smile and was very attentive to our needs, even when we weren’t sure what we needed. Her calm presence and exceptional taste are what sets her apart. But what strikes me the most is how malleable her taste is to your vision. She had coordinated my sister’s wedding and many other acquaintances’ and each was extremely tasteful and reflective of the relationships and families it served. In my original questionnaire, I told her I wanted my wedding to embody the songs the “windows are rolled down” by Amos Lee and “I like to be with me when I’m with you” by Drew and Ellie Holcomb, the authentic joy of Ted Lasso, and the aesthetic of an intimate dinner in a Nancy Meyers movie. And then I let her fly. She absolutely nailed it. She gently pushed me to make decisions when I was feeling lazy and just wanted to delegate and I’m very grateful. I can still hear her say in my head “well, it’s really up to you” in a calm and cheery voice whenever we came to crossroads. And she was right. It really was up to Jack and me to make decisions that pushed our wedding to be a fitting reflection of our love for: each other, the destination, and our friends and family. Simply put - Karli held space for us to reflect and didn’t make executive decisions without first pushing us to direct them. Another notable aspect about Karli is that she is counter culture. In an industry and season of life known for consuming one’s life, she holds boundaries for herself and for you. I remember some people voicing concern that my wedding planner was not constantly available or at my beck-and-call, but the truth is - I never wanted her to be because then it means open season for questions and reaching out in anxious moments about things that seemed big but were truly small. We planned this entire wedding via email and scheduled meetings. It was not until my wedding week that I had her cellphone number. That allowed me to continue my life as it is and maintain perspective. By not having her cell, I had to email or schedule a call - for which she was extremely responsive and available. It was just enough friction for me to reflect on what I was about to send her and whether or not it really mattered. Spoiler alert: it usually didn’t matter. On the flip side of that, it brought me peace to know that she was taking care of herself and her own marriage. You can’t pour from an empty cup. You get a lot of people trying to help you throw a party, forgetting the essential detail that the party is simply a reflection of a life long commitment. Having her model good boundaries in her life and marriage during a season that I’m planning for my own marriage has left a mark on me that will last a lifetime. If you’re still with me here’s my advice to you - hire Karli and TRUST her. Engage in healthy debate and push me back on the things that matter to you. Karli gave me a gift that money cannot buy: a joyful, relaxing, and beautiful wedding weekend. The cherished moments of presence and perfection seared into my mind that I can recall when the going gets tough and I need something to cling to.

ey had never seen such an amazing planner. She was constantly making sure we didn't need anything, that my hair was staying pinned up, making sure my husband had water (!!), and that we were having a great time. I can't recommend her enough!

truly commits to prioritizing your own vision, and is genuinely a kind and warm person. Karli was able to execute our lofty vision within our lower budget (which is an underrated quality for a planner) and was so supportive of our dream! We told her, ‘the world is your oyster’, and she definitely delivered! From working with slow-responding international vendors, postponing an international wedding amidst a pandemic, and even last-minute planning a postponement/engagement party on our original wedding date - she is relentless. I also want to say that as the bride and groom, Karli went *above* and beyond on the actual wedding day: I truly felt like she would’ve done anything short of fly to the moon to make sure we had what we wanted and needed that weekend. She was one of our greatest advocates and supporters in our wedding planning process and is genuinely a joy to work with - as is her team! My husband and I have extremely high standards and we undoubtedly know that hiring Karli was one of THE best decisions we made when planning!

ive, and very elegant ideas that I couldn't have ever dreamed up on my own. Multiple guests have told me that they have never been to a wedding with such perfect attention to detail and that was all thanks to Karli! It was a privilege to have her as our wedding planner!

ral wedding we knew we needed some help. Having Karli and her team share their vision, shepherd us through the planning process (plus a COVID postponement!), and make sure the day went off without a hitch was invaluable. Thank you so much Karli!

ms and everything I could have asked for. No detail was left to chance and the day ran smoothly. To my knowledge, nothing went wrong and if it did she handled it perfectly and without me knowing. There was nothing for me to do or think about that weekend other than celebrating! Planning was organized, easy, and she delivered a short but mighty list of options that we could easily choose from for each piece of the wedding. We couldn't recommend Karli enough. She was incredible!

d beyond and brought my vision to life with very little to work with! She is creative, pays attention to details, responsive, flexible and the best in the business! Not only is she a fantastic wedding planner but also an incredible woman. We have developed a friendship that has gone far beyond the wedding. I feel so lucky and thankful that I had the privilege of working with her and her team!

ic and helpful during the postponement process. I truly could not have done it without her. She handles everything with such grace and has a calmness about her that is SO appreciated and needed during the planning process. She was always very timely with her responses and great to follow up on things. It was like she could read my mind at times and knew exactly what I was looking for in design. She created a beautiful design for our wedding that was everything we could have ever dreamed of! I could go on and on about her professionalism, kind nature and talent. I would book her over and over again!!

e day of the wedding. Our families could not stop bragging about how amazing Karli was and whenever they needed something she was right there, almost like she knew we needed something before we even asked. We worked with Karli for close to two years planning our wedding and she took every single idea, detail and photo we had given her and brought it to life. She was impeccably organized, up front, and gave honest advice. She never pushed a particular vendor, but instead gave her opinion and experience and then supported our decisions. We were not just on time the day of, but ahead of schedule (so rare)! Karli also had so many great ideas/recommendations we would had never thought of. She suggested orchids in some of our florals and every guests complimented how beautiful the design for the day of was, which was all Karli. Karli's suggestion of vendors led to us loving every single person we worked with. Many of our vendors we can now call friends. Because of Karli we were surrounded by vendors who truly wanted our day to be perfect and were genuinely excited to be a part of our day. Karli will not just be the best wedding planner you have, she will become a friend. Karli, thank you for all you have done for us and giving us the best day ever!

eet, supportive and calming throughout it all. I had the dream of turning our family property into a venue and Karli's attitude was: it can easily be done! no stress! from the very beginning. It was tough logistically but we felt confident having Karli there. We made it happen and everything turned out so personalized, special and beautiful. I can truly say Karli became a friend during this experience. Her calming, sweet personality is what makes her so perfect for this profession. Hire her as your planner. It'll be the best thing you do for yourself!!

ut any more perfect. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, understand our style and provided beautiful ideas to compliment our vision. She connected us with the best vendors that would couldn't have been happier with. While planning a wedding throughout 2020 served some unique challenges, Karli remained calm, professional, honest and had creative solutions for every "bump in the road." Karli and her team executed the wedding day flawlessly with such grace and is exactly who you would want leading you wedding day. Not only is Karli one of the hardest working people I've come across, she is a pure joy to work with and we had so much fun!!!

e to worry about a single thing. Everything was seamless and everyone loved her! She is so kind but in control. She will do anything in her control to ensure the bride and groom are enjoying their special day. In addition to having a one of a kind personality, she is extremely talented. She took ideas of what I wanted our special day to look like and ran with it. We received so many compliments on the details of our wedding. I would recommend Karli and Ivory & Vine Event Co. for any event! You will not be disappointed. Karli, we can’t say thank you enough! We hope to reunite at a later date! We appreciate and love you, The Thorntons.

for month-of-planning; she assisted with executing new vendor contracts, answered emails after hours, and continuously had a positive energy during these times of uncertainty. She helped us plan the wedding of our dreams on 11.22.2020 - it was STUNNING! We enjoyed every moment of our special day and we could not imagined a more beautiful event. We received so many compliments from family, friends, and our wedding party of how flawless Karli's team was on our wedding day. Karli is an angel, and we are so happy that we chose Ivory & Event Co. as our wedding planner. We love you, Karli!

ood idea of what I wanted my design to be, but Karli helped me bring my vision to life and it looked amazing! Although I did not have to postpone my wedding, I know Karli had a lot of replanning with other brides and families going on in the background, and she was always kind, responsive, and handled herself with grace. For the day of the wedding, Sara was our coordinator and I did not have to lift a finger - she was amazing and so positive during the entire day! We have received so many compliments from our wedding party and family on how amazing Karli’s team was on our wedding day and we are so happy we chose Ivory & Vine!

andemic caused us to not only postpone our wedding, but plan an entirely new one in Rhode Island… which Karli did in less than FOUR months! Throughout the whole process, she was graceful, professional, and truly made wedding planning both fun and effortless – both times! On the day of our much-awaited wedding, she made sure everything went off without a hitch and we didn’t have to lift a finger. We enjoyed every moment of our big day, and we could not have imagined a more beautiful event. Karli is truly a god-send, and we could not recommend her more to anyone looking for a caring, dedicated, and professional wedding planner.

We will be forever grateful to her and enthusiastically recommend her! We love you Karli and will be forever grateful for you!

thing, and made sure we were taken care of. Planning a wedding during a pandemic is probably one of the hardest things I have ever done, and she made it look so easy. I will never hire another planner for any future events. She is seriously the best there is.

d and the guidelines that needed to be followed. Karli was so calm and was prepared to go to Plan B and C. She arrived at our home coordinated all of the vendors, tent set up, catering set up, flowers , tables settings she truly did it all and was incredibly organized and professional. The event was amazing and beautiful and Karli really did make it a perfect day. Thank you Karli i will pass your name on to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator even in Rhode Island.

gs around her couples’ vision and creates something truly unforgettable! More than her impeccable design skills, Karli is also super organized! Her vendor teams never have to ask for anything, because she gives us what we need before we need it! Her floor plans and timelines are perfection with every minute accounted for and no room for confusion. Karli is such a great planner to have in your corner- she knows the best vendors around and has great relationships with them all; she’s a prompt communicator, a problem solver, a creative designer, and just a lovely human. I would recommend Karli (already have, in fact!) to friends and colleagues looking for a wedding planner!

ance of getting things done, but also taking care of people along the way! Karli will make your day run seamlessly so that you can relax and enjoy every moment of your special day! Her skills, knowledge, and dedication are beyond worth the investment!

arted with our budget and helped us stay on target with vendor suggestions that fit our budget and style. The day of the wedding went off without a hitch. Karli and her assistants kept everything well organized and moving smoothly. I had no worries on the day of the wedding. I just had to be ready when they needed me and enjoy friends and family at the wedding and reception! Karli was a calming influence for all. Enlisting Karli to help us with the wedding was one of the best decisions that we made and I recommend her highly!

ucky we had Karli planning our wedding. She is professional, detailed, patient and a joy to plan with! Would recommend her to anyone!!!

anything I could have ever envisioned or done on my own. If I ever had a question during the planning process, Karli was quick to respond and was so sweet and great to work with! I would 10/10 recommend Ivory & Vine to any of my friends who get married in the future if they want a beautiful and seamless wedding day.

ors in DFW to help make our dream wedding come true. All of the tasks that go into planning a wedding can be very overwhelming, but Karli guided us throughout the process from a professionals point of view. She gave such great advice, but still made sure what we wanted was the focus. Since she knew our vendors so well, the whole process was seamless. We originally were debating even hiring a wedding planner, but now I cannot imagine getting through the process without Karli. She helped make the wedding process much easier for my mom and I. On the day of Karli paid attention to EVERY detail big or small. The reception space that she designed was so beautiful and she helped make our personal touches stand out. At the end of the night our bags were packed in the limo along with dinner and wedding cake for us to enjoy later. My mom and I didn't even have to lift a finger, her team took care of everything for us! A giant rainstorm blowed through the entire afternoon, and she helped ease all of our concerns and was ready to adjust as needed. We had SO many guests tell us how smooth everything went and how much fun they had! I truly don't think it would have been this way without a wedding planner like Karli. We got to truly enjoy every second of our wedding day. Thank you SO SO much!!!

collected demeanor was the exact same during the wedding planning process as the day-of, which made a huge difference in keeping my stress levels down the day of the wedding. Karli made me feel like I was her only client, even while she was planning her own wedding at the same time! Never once did she confuse my wedding and aesthetic for another one of her clients. Although our engagement was a year and a half, we hit the ground running and we exchanged emails on a weekly basis (at least) during the entire process. Her ability to stay extremely organized and follow up on every small detail made her indispensable. There are truly not enough kind words to say about her and her team. Best wedding planner, hands down. Thank you so much, Karli!