Kith & Kin: event planning and design

. In general, my complaints include a lack of responsiveness, attention to detail, foresight, and professionalism. I could not rely on or trust Kith & Kin to execute my wedding without my constant involvement, proactiveness, and careful review of all details. That might be fine for some brides, but I had been planning to lean heavily on Kith & Kin since I was planning my wedding from afar. I would ask to speak with references before you decide which package is best for you.

hrough of the ceremony. Jane didn't even bring the day-of timeline with her, or seem to have any knowledge of the schedule, leaving me to direct the entire rehearsal. As part of our contract with her and her team, they agreed to take care of a few tasks after the event including removing and storing glass candle holders and vases from the tables. The morning after the wedding, we went back to the venue to find piles of broken glass where Jane and her staff had dumped the candlesticks and glasses in the grass. In the end, I don't even know what Jane did to help us with our wedding. Our wedding was two years ago and I'm still annoyed when I think about it. To make matters worse, she has used photos from our wedding all over her website, despite us making it very clear that we were unhappy with her services.

ills especially communication, attention to detail, and organization. For example, over and over again we asked for a budget, all we got was a PDF with a breakdown of what we had spent so far. We were hoping to understand how we would use our budget in the remaining categories. It became clear we would not be getting that, so we created it ourselves. For a significant amount of time, she was working on the table layouts. When we finally got them, she left no room for a dance floor, and only had 130 seats when we told her we had 151 confirmed guests. We couldn’t wait any longer because we needed to print escort cards, so we created the table layouts ourselves. Consistently we felt like we had to get tasks done that we thought we had hired her to do (and that were standard wedding planning tasks). We would ask her over and over again for updates on things (ex: contracts with vendors, pricing) and we would always hear “I will get back to you” and she rarely followed up. This created a lack of trust and didn’t create the peace of mind we were hoping for and the reason we hired a wedding planner. On the day of the wedding, we were told by multiple vendors that they couldn’t find her when they arrived and they had to figure out where to go and set up on their own. We were expecting someone on top of things day of for what we had paid for her services. I could go on with other examples of disorganization and lack of attention to detail. In the end, our wedding was fantastic because Jane connected us to the best vendors in the area and they knew what they were doing. If you are looking for great connections, I would recommend you hire kith and Kin by the hour.

ell before they became issues, and suggestions for vendor additions were spot-on. Jane’s work allowed my mother to enjoy the wedding day as much as I did, knowing that any issues would be taken care of by Jane and her team. We were so appreciative and pleased with the work that she did seating and organizing our guests before the ceremony. We never realized how complex this would be! We are so glad Jane was part of our day.

be hiring her. She is capable, calm, and warm--the exact qualities I was looking for in a wedding planner.

d focus on having a great time. Everything was covered and well organized because Jane asked all the right questions up front. We provided pictures of the look and feel and she immediately understood what we envisioned. She didn't try to change anything, but offered good suggestions or alternatives for our Vermont barn wedding, which was a destination wedding for many of the guests. Jane always gave the impression that she could adapt to any event and price point and treat them all the same. Jane and her staff were very professional, kind, relaxed, and accommodating to our guests. We hired Kith and Kin not only for their hands on work, but for peace of mind. And it was well worth it.

orry. Together, our wedding vision came to life!

my obsessed-over details together to create just the vibe we wanted. Thanks, Jane!

the bride's mother never having planned an event this large, it was really helpful to have her making sure we were on track, especially since we had only 6 months between engagement and wedding. Where she really shined was in the important weeks leading up to the wedding, making sure we had minute by minute plans and that every vendor knew their exact timeline and duties. When it threatened rain, she came up with an amazing backup plan (luckily the weather ended up being perfect!), she made sure as many guests as possible had transportation to and from the venue, and she even had a special Polish bread made for the ceremony. Her attention to detail and ability to keep everyone on task made it a stress free wedding week and day for the bride and bride's mother. The guests couldn't stop gushing about how every detail was perfect and it was. Thank you Jane! Love, Tarunya (the bride) and Kirthi (mother of the bride)

grateful for her hard work, her highly individualized approach, and especially for her warmth and positivity. We could not have done it without Jane and I cannot recommend Kith & Kin highly enough!

om and mother of the bride on track and on task as the wedding approached. It was a huge relief for me as MOTB, to be able to enjoy the wedding knowing all of the details and issues would be attended to. Her staff was great too. They missed a few things, but nothing significant. .

uring the energy and personalities of her clients. These events continue to be some of the most memorable that I've ever attended. I would highly recommend their services!

day to ensure everything went smoothly. Her aesthetic sense is impeccable and I was so pleased with the flowers that she designed--from the bouquets, table arrangements, and even the wedding cake!

and her staff highly enough!

sion and even heavy lifting. : )

t a menu, designed all the print pieces, located excellent musicians, and basically helped us create a perfect day for us from start to finish. Our guests had a fabulous time. Our wedding felt authentic and was worry free. Jane listened to our ideas, understood our priorities and really 'got' us, and helped us realize our vision. We couldn't have asked for more.

ts, the results are magical. Unlike many wedding planners, Jane does not use a formulaic approach. She gets to know her clients and figures out what is most important to them. She transforms each unique vision into a one-of-kind wedding. If you are lucky enough to have Jane plan your wedding, you are certain to have the most perfect day of your life.

e, highly personal touch to all her events.