$2,500 starting price
Arizona
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Kenna Shano
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Welcome to McKenna Katherine Weddings, a luxury wedding planning company located in Scottsdale, AZ. We're so glad you've made it to this stage in your wedding planning process. We understand the importance of your wedding day and can't wait to be there by your side!
McKenna Katherine Weddings is a full service wedding planning company designed to elevate your wedding day experience down to the smallest of details. Our amazing team works hard to ensure you can truly live in the moment on your special day! Our combination of creativity and attention to detail makes our services well known.
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Kenna Shano
Owner
I’ve always had a deep passion for planning, I believe that every special occasion deserves to be stunning. With this philosophy in mind I founded McKenna Katherine Weddings. I’ll work day and night to guarantee that your celebration will be filled with unforgettable moments. I was taught early on that customer service is the key to every successful event! I promise to give you the wedding of your dreams or the special day that all your guests will rave about. I have always been obsessed with being organized and my creativity will make your event unique and best yet, totally stress free.
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MK Weddings, led by Kenna, received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services, including strong communication, organization, and professionalism. Reviewers praised the team for their responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to execute flawless weddings, creating stress-free experiences for couples. Clients appreciated the team's support in bringing their visions to life, along with their helpful guidance, from selecting vendors to coordinating day-of logistics. With positive feedback on the seamless execution of weddings, MK Weddings stands out as a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a dedicated and reliable wedding planning service.Review photos
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Ashlee L
5.0
1/30/2025
I cannot say enough good things about McKenna and her team. We had a last minute date change to our wedding. (Military). I was SO stressed and she handled everything flawlessly and was able to help us find a couple of last minute vendors who worked hard to make sure our wedding day was how we envisioned it.
Our wedding day was perfect. As my husband and I left that night, all we could say was how easy the night was and perfectly it ran. This was all in part to McKenna and her team. If you need a wedding planner/ day of coordinator, please do not hesitate to call her! She’s incredible!!
Kayla M
5.0
1/08/2025
We used Kenna for our November 2024 wedding. She was very speedy and always answered our questions! She had an assistant come day of to help and the both of them had our wedding set up and running smoothly. Would def recommend!!
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Rileyq G
5.0
12/07/2024
MK weddings were great! They provided exceptional guidance and support from start to finish, making the wedding planning process so much easier. They helped me stay on track, ensuring every detail was covered and nothing was overlooked.
On the day of the wedding, they truly shined. Everything ran smoothly because they were on top of every detail, handling any issues before they reached me. They allowed me to relax and truly enjoy the day knowing that MKweddings had everything under control.
Their professionalism, attention to detail, and calm demeanor made the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. Thank you for helping make our special day perfect!
April S
5.0
11/25/2024
Do yourself a favor and hire MKW! Mckenna was super helpful and professional through the whole process. As a bride who was not sure of her vision, I really leaned on her and her team to pull together my jumbled ideas and they were executed perfectly. Mckenna is also super responsive and helpful when it comes to getting quotes from vendors. We had to add heaters in the week leading up to the wedding and she returned two quotes to me within a matter of minutes. She really made my experience stress free and our day ran smoothly. Thank you MKW for all your hard work!
Nicole K
5.0
11/17/2024
Kenna and her team were great throughout our whole wedding planning process! She has an amazing list of vendors that truly went above and beyond! Kenna was extremely responsive whenever I reached out! We had A LOT of setup on the day of the wedding so Kenna made sure Mari (the day of coordinator) had an assistant to make sure everything went smoothly.
Sarah D
5.0
11/15/2024
My husband and I had the most amazing experience using Kenna and her team at McKenna Katherine Weddings to plan our dream day. I had a full vision of what I wanted and when I say that Kenna brought the vision to life, it would be an understatement. She was incredibly easy to communicate with from day one - she agreed to meet me for coffee before I hired her to make sure that we were a good match and from there, it was the smoothest sailing. Kenna is so quick on her feet and solutions-oriented. She kept all of my priorities in line and made sure that we focused on things that were important to us! The feedback I received from our guests was all positive, raving about the design and effortless coordination of the day. I cannot thank Kenna enough for everything and will recommend her to anyone else getting married. She's a dream of a planner, and that says a lot coming from a Type A bride!
Macy R
5.0
10/29/2024
Kenna made my dream wedding happen truly!! It was the best day of my life and I am so thankful for her! First, we planned my wedding in less than 7 months for 200 guests and it was nothing short of PERFECT! Planning a wedding can be so stressful and involves many factors, but Kenna always assured me she had it under control and everything was going to be just perfect and it was!! Most importantly, Kenna excels in is her timely communication and her ability to get stuff done! Seriously for every question I would ask Kenna, she would reply to me in less than 5 minutes! She became a favorite pinned contact on my texting threads that I will miss! I will miss her texts that say, “It’s going to be perfect, I promise babe!! XX” She has the best connections, knows everyone in the industry and will set you up with the BEST of the BEST vendors. Another highlight worth mentioning is that Kenna is most focused on her bride rather than appeasing everyone else which is very appreciated. Just trust her, hire her, sit back and let her do her thing.. she really does know everything wedding!!! I know full service wedding planning can seem like a big cost in your budget, but I promise you it’s worth the money AND your sanity- enjoy your engagement and hire Kenna to make your fairytale day come true 🤍🤍
Jackie N
5.0
10/18/2024
I had a wonderful experience with Kenna and Mari. My wedding was in October 2024, in Jerome, AZ.
Throughout the process, I had many questions, as I am hoping to plan a wedding only once. lol Kenna was always very responsive. She always had an answer/plan for our next steps.
I bought a bunch of decorations, but had no vision on how to place them. Kenna and her team showed up and set up ALL of my decorations and made our space look wonderful.
Mari was my day of coordinator. Mari was the perfect balance of fun/friendly and punctual/organized. Mari was always asking what I needed (even bringing me snacks or water, carrying my train, keeping guests where they should be).
In the beginning of wedding planning, I was questioning if I needed a wedding planner. I am incredibly happy that I chose Kenna. There are so many things that went on behind the scenes that I wasn't even aware of. Mari just handled it all and let me enjoy my day. I am so happy :)
Evie S
5.0
10/06/2024
My husband and I recently worked with McKenna Katherine Weddings, and I cannot recommend them enough! From our first meeting, Mckenna was so professional and it was very clear that she has a passion for creating unforgettable and magical weddings. She listened to what we needed (even when we weren't quite sure what we wanted/needed) and brought it to life with impeccable attention to detail. I have to say Kenna was also very on top of keeping me on track and followed up if I ever forgot or missed something during the busy season of wedding planning. I can’t put into words how vital and appreciated that was.
On the day of the wedding, everything ran smoothly thanks to their expert coordination and our day of coordinator, Marisol. She ensured every moment flowed seamlessly and made it so my mom sister and friends were able to spend time with me rather than running last minute tasks/errands. Marisol helped us stay on track during the wedding day but was also very supportive if we got slightly off our timeline schedule aka at the last minute my husband and I asked to spend some extra time with our guests during cocktail hours, etc. She made it very clear that it was OUR day and whatever we wanted or needed, we got. Marisol was not only organized but also is just an amazing human, which made the day even more special.
Their creative touches and personalized service made our wedding truly one-of-a-kind. If you want an stress-free planning process and a flawless event, look no further than McKenna Katherine Weddings.
Mikayla F
5.0
7/16/2024
I truly cannot say enough about Kenna and her team. Not only is Kenna a sincerely genuine person, she is incredible at her job. She has timely communication, knows all the “who’s who” in the wedding industry, and is so helpful in every aspect. She was my go to for decision making, questions, basically everything and anything! She never hesitated to answer texts and emails and calmed my nerves about big decisions. I felt so at ease on my wedding day knowing Kenna had it all taken care of. Without Kenna I know my wedding wouldn’t have been what it was and I would highly recommend her to every single bride!
Kourtney W
5.0
6/15/2024
I am lucky enough to know McKenna from her days at Habit Salon where we had the pleasure of working together! It has been incredible to watch her spread her wings and create McKenna Katherine Weddings, and even further, to have life come full circle and have her plan mine.
Leading up to wedding day, she was extremely responsive, diligent in the beginning stages of wedding planning and choosing venue/vendors etc. Every vendor that she recommended was top tier! Come tasting, final walkthrough/in-person meetups — I always felt like I was breathing a huge sigh of relief at the end because I truly knew she had everything covered! Rehearsal went flawlessly. We have a semi rowdy crew, so for her to handle everyone’s antics so authoritatively was great to see!
The actual day of, was better than I could’ve ever imagined. The day/evening went perfect, and if anything did go wrong, I still don’t know about it! She really knows how to command a room, mind timing on the dot, pay attention to detail, while simultaneously making sure you’re having the best experience. The only thing I wish had happened was Kenna and the vendors we’ve come to know & love be able to stay longer to party with us! We are so grateful!
Toyin O
5.0
6/09/2024
We hired Kenna and her team for partial planning services for our destination wedding on April 2024 at DC Ranch. We already had our venue and DJ confirmed but was struggling to find vendors that could be trusted since I wasn't from AZ. Kenna was SUPER responsive especially considering we were based in the east coast. She helped us find almost all of our remaining vendors (florist, photographer, officiant, signage and rentals) which was super helpful. Some of the vendors were absolutely fantastic such as our signage, rentals and photographer. But, we did have a few problems with others. Kenna wasn't available as our day of coordinator but that was totally fine because she brought in Mari from her team who was absolutely AMAZING! Mari did an awesome job handling the day from managing our families, bridal parties and organizing some of the chaotic moments behind the scenes! For example, my bouquet stained my dress after the ceremony and Mari was literally on her knees helping to get that all cleaned up! We had a lot of compliments from our guests that this was one of the most organized weddings they had ever been to and that was all thanks to Kenna & her team. Overall, we had a positive experience and could not thank her and her team enough!
Gina W
4.0
6/01/2024
We purchased the full-service planning package for our day, but since our ceremony was a Catholic mass at a church, we only had MKW planning our reception :) Our entire day turned out perfectly. Kenna was extremely responsive and always there whenever I had questions or needed recommendations. She knows the wedding industry SUPER well and has tons of contacts. She was also so kind and enthusiastic throughout the entire process! Kenna helped us book our venue (Stonebridge Manor), photographer (Sarah Jane Photo who was beyond awesome), Bright Rentals (umbrellas, glassware, and dance floor), bridesmaid HMUA (LeBeige), florist (Flora by Haleigh), and amazing signage (LetteredbyMadi). Venue hunting was one of the biggest, most stressful things to me in the beginning, so I've very grateful for her recommending a spot like Stonebridge that fit my vision perfectly! Her photo & signage girls were amazing too!
That being said, Stonebridge Manor is a relatively all-inclusive venue where we purchased their premier (middle) tier package. Majority of the wedding day planning and communication happened directly between me and Stonebridge Manor. At times it even made it more difficult having a separate planner because I was having to individually communicate with 1. church + their coordinator 2. Stonebridge + their coordination team 3. MKW. I just wish there had been more communication directly between MKW and my venue so I wasn't so stressed repeating things or finding myself relaying questions/answers between the two.
A couple downsides was that there wasn't much budget discussion/guidance throughout the planning, nor was there much proactive outreach or design suggestions/brainstorming. It was almost always me reaching out for help when I felt lost and I would have appreciated some check-ins to keep me on track (I think there was only one which occurred like 9 months into wedding planning). There was a lot of communication in the two weeks/days leading up to the wedding though, which was great as we nailed down last minute details, but it was also stressful being texted for umbrella layout preferences 2 days before the wedding, or being told that I should just coordinate with the florist directly on my needs. With the recommended florist, it was pretty hard to get ahold of her, and I had to use Kenna to nudge her a couple times (which she did so happily and it worked!). One last thing was at the reception, MKW's day of coordinator left without saying goodbye or anything to my husband and I. She also took the bridal suite key from my MOH, didn't give it back, left the venue, and never told anyone where the key was. So Stonebridge had to call her and she evidently had given the key to a random guest (my husband's aunt), that we had to hunt down to get the key and regain access to the bridal suite. Just an unnecessary inconvenience that definitely should have been avoided. Also, I didn't really care, but I received feedback from several guests who felt the day-of coordinator's mini leather shorts and platform heels were not appropriate for a formal wedding day.
All in all, our day was so beautiful and McKenna Katherine Weddings certainly contributed to its success! I am so grateful to have had their support and expertise along the way! They know the Phoenix wedding industry SO well and had answers for pretty much everything we needed. Thank you, Kenna, for all your guidance along the way <3
Megan M
5.0
4/25/2024
If you are searching for the best wedding planner in Arizona, look no further! My husband and I connected with McKenna in the early stages of planning our Spring 2024 wedding in Scottsdale. From the very beginning, McKenna was with us every step of the way. From touring venues, exploring and connecting with vendors, selecting the perfect design elements, food tasting, to creating a timeline of events for the big day, and so much more, McKenna provided support and guidance through each step of the wedding planning process. My husband and I are so grateful for all of her help during such an exciting time in our lives. McKenna's high level of expertise in the field helped us feel at ease throughout wedding planning - a process that was completely new to us. All thanks to McKenna, our wedding day was more than perfect. Every detail we had discussed in the months prior was executed to perfection. We cannot recommend McKenna and her team enough! We are beyond grateful! 🤍💍
Paige B
5.0
4/25/2024
McKenna is an incredible wedding planner and I am SO grateful that we hired her! She truly helped bring my entire vision to life and helped our day run so smoothly. McKenna made excelent recommendations for other vendors and was always extremely responsive. If you need anything, she's got you. I highly recommend hiring McKenna and her team, you will not regret it!
Deb C
5.0
4/18/2024
I have hired McKenna to work 2 weddings for our family. They have both been in the last 18 months. In short, we had a fantastic wedding experience! She and her staff are exactly what a couple could hope for when planning the big day! Her attention to detail and dedication to providing excellent service made it much less stressful. She is also a very nice person and has a good relationship with her vendors. My daughters and I highly recommend using @mckennakatherineweddings for you wedding planning needs.
Alysia M
5.0
4/01/2024
McKenna was amazing! Helped me plan my out of state wedding while I was pregnant and I am so happy I hired her ! She made everything so seamless and stress free from the time I hired her to the time I walked down the aisle. Everything went so smooth and was so perfect. Everything came together amazingly and better than I ever dreamt possible. 10/10 recommend
Rachel A
5.0
3/29/2024
Kenna and our Day-of-Coordinator, Asia, did a fabulous job with our Biltmore wedding. One of the most notable qualities I really appreciated was the immediate response from Kenna to my paragraphs of questions throughout the entire process. A few months prior to the wedding date, many things went on in the background that I would’ve never known to do, such as the vendor/venue coordination & timeline creation. Day of, everything ran smoothly and Asia was cool calm and collected - I never worried once that day. I highly recommend McKenna Katherine Weddings!!
Brittney W
5.0
3/25/2024
As a bride from Canada, stepping into the intricate world of wedding planning for a destination event at the Sanctuary Resort in Scottsdale felt daunting. However, thanks to Kenna and her exceptional team, what could have been a stressful experience turned into an absolute delight.
From the outset, Kenna's professionalism and warmth shone through. She swiftly understood my vision for the wedding and adeptly guided me through the myriad of choices for vendors. Her extensive network and experience were evident as she effortlessly provided recommendations tailored to my preferences.
What truly set Kenna apart was her unwavering responsiveness. Despite the long distance planning, she promptly replied to my text messages and emails, ensuring that every question or concern was addressed. Her dedication extended to arranging meetings during my visits to Scottsdale, ensuring that my time was optimized and every detail discussed thoroughly.
Attending vendor meetings can often feel overwhelming, especially when navigating them alone. However, Kenna's presence transformed these encounters into enjoyable experiences. Her friendly demeanor and keen eye for creative decisions not only alleviated any apprehensions but also made the process enjoyable.
One standout moment was when Kenna went above and beyond by personally driving me to my first look, ensuring that my husband wouldn't catch a glimpse before the appointed time. This gesture encapsulated her commitment to ensuring that every aspect of our special day was executed flawlessly.
In reflecting on my experience with Kenna and her team, I have nothing but the highest praise. Their dedication, attention to detail, and genuine care transformed my wedding journey into an unforgettable experience. For any bride seeking a wedding planner who not only excels in their craft but also becomes a trusted confidant and friend, I wholeheartedly recommend Kenna and her team.
Medya F
5.0
3/18/2024
McKenna and her team are absolutely amazing! Initially I was not sure if I needed to hire a wedding planner since my venue provided a day of coordinator but McKenna assured me her team would be solely tending to my needs through wedding planning and the day of. They are very professional and detail oriented. Because of McKenna and Marisol my wedding day was stress free and went exactly as planned. I would 100% recommend any bride who wants to enjoy their big day to hire McKenna and her team!
Justine R
4.0
2/25/2024
My husband and I booked a middle tier package with McKenna Katherine Weddings for our wedding this past October. Overall, we loved our wedding and everything turned out beautifully. Kenna was in contact with me to ensure I had ample vendors to pick from (many vendor recommendations we ended up using) and was booking on an efficient timeline. Kenna made herself available for questions and was always kind and professional. As I reflect on our wedding planning, I do want to mention that I did quite a bit of coordinating with the venue manager and probably could have settled with her day of coordination package. However, Kenna is very knowledgeable and knows her business well.
About a month prior, I was assigned my day of coordinator, Kaylee, who was very helpful and kept our wedding running on time, which wasn’t an easy feat. We did have two hick-ups on our wedding day, our catered dessert and our florist. I want to emphasize none of these hick-ups were Kenna or Kaylees fault, but I do think this information might be helpful to anyone planning a wedding. Kaylee was able to navigate the desert issue and was able to mediate the situation. But the experience I had with the florist (Flora by Haliegh), who was a Kenna recommendation, was incredibly unresponsive and ended up over promising and underdelivering. By the florist’s omission, many floral details were missing or didn’t look like what we discussed. I had to leverage Kenna a few times to get the florist to respond to me to answer questions and to nail down floral designs.
Notable mentions of great recommendations from Kenna did include the DJ, photographer, videographer, venue and venue rentals .
Janelle P
3.0
2/03/2024
Kenna was easy to talk to and very good to go to for quick questions and checking with other vendors about details or what would be provided, etc. Kenna was helpful during our details meeting with the venue especially with the little things that get overlooked or forgotten. She has great tips to think about when planning and has good advice when making decisions! That said, we ended up using the venue's package and didn't get as much of the partial planning that I was expecting from a wedding planner. Make sure you talk to her about expectations beforehand because I did do a some things on my own or with the help of other friends/vendors.
Asia was our amazing Day-Of Coordinator and made up for it! She was super chill but still very helpful. Asia helped get rehearsal and day-of things organized which put me more at ease! She changed my shoes in the middle of the wedding for me, stayed later than originally planned to and waited until after speeches and cake cutting to make sure my gifts were loaded up, decor was sent home with the right people, and was very personable some of the guests even thought she was family. Asia was great!
Amy C
5.0
1/19/2024
McKenna helped to make our wedding weekend amazing! She was extremely helpful and gave us guidance and advice when needed. We couldn’t have done it without her!
Caroline E
5.0
12/31/2023
We were so so happy that we went with Kenna as our planner. She was organized, communicative, and very easy to work with! Our day of coordinator, Sarah, was also amazing! She was very thorough and helpful when it came to advice on decor, order of events, etc. Our day ran smoothly with no big hiccups or issues thanks to this amazing team! I would definitely recommend Mckenna Katherine Weddings to future brides!
Marissa G
5.0
12/18/2023
We used Kenna for our Day of Coordination service! Asia was our coordinator and she was so amazing! She was super helpful the weeks leading up to our wedding and was on call for any questions I had leading up to our day. She was super helpful with timeline the day of the wedding, setting up and taking down our decor, and making sure we were on time for everything! Thank you Kenna and Asia!
Chandler L
5.0
12/05/2023
My wedding was now 1 month ago, and it truly was the greatest day of my life. The day was so easy, SO organized, and would not have been so easy going if it wasn’t for Kenna and her amazing day of coordinator, Sarah. Communication during the whole process was always amazing. It was very noticeable that Kenna is an expert in this field. She knew all the best vendors, had the best advice, and walked through every step of the way with me.
I cannot recommend having a wedding planner enough, but not just a wedding planner - THE best wedding planner. Thanks for making our day the literal best day of our lives. We love you!
Rachel V
5.0
11/10/2023
If you are reading this--hire Kenna as your planner!! You won't regret it at all. She has an arsenal of AMAZING vendors under her sleeve. I had no idea who I wanted for a lot of my vendors and Kenna knew exactly who to recommend. I told Kenna that my top priority was photo/video, and she worked with me to find our DREAM team. My favorite thing during the planning process was how quick her response time was! It really made me feel confident and like I had nothing to worry about. She made me feel so comfortable with being able to reach out and ask any questions. She was also super honest and realistic with me during all of the decision making which is what I needed.
Our day of coordinator was Mari-*amazing*. She was confident and so positive. The whole morning of my wedding I was truly able to sit back and watch everything come together. My bridesmaids and I were in awe of how quickly she saw something come up and would pivot to handle or find a solution immediately. She even helped me cut the sleeves for my second dress!! She went above and beyond what I would ever expect and truly made us feel like family. We are beyond grateful for this experience. Thank you for making our day feel magical. Thank you for bringing my visions and my dream wedding into existence. It truly turned out better than I had ever imagined. We're so blessed to have found Kenna and Mari. :)
Sarah R
5.0
11/09/2023
Had the smoothest day all because of Kenna! Anytime I had a concern, she addressed it head on and would pivot in real time. Kenna and I planned my wedding for over 14 months and during that time, she was always available to meet in person, hop on a phone call, or simply answer my ridiculous text messages (lol). Something all couples go through is determining where to cut back and where to spurge. We decided not to hire a videographer due to our budget, and Kenna secretly recorded some of our most special moments (found out afterwards when she sent me all the adorable footage!!!) that we now have forever. Thank you so much Kenna for making our day super special! XO, The Romero's
Brandi C
5.0
11/03/2023
Kenna is not only the best wedding planner ever but she is also such a genuine, and sweet person that will go above and beyond to make sure your day is perfect & cater to every little detail!!
I am a very laid back person and when it comes to planning, I wanted nothing to do with it LOL. I knew what I wanted my wedding to look like, but I did not have any direction in how to put it all together.
Kenna has the best vendor recommendations, the best eye for weddings & design and the best plans to make your wedding day flow smoothly & stress-free.
I could not thank Kenna & her team at MK weddings more. My wedding was everything I could’ve dreamed for and I never could’ve pulled it off without the help of Kenna & her team!!
Jordan P
3.0
11/02/2023
Let me preface this by saying my wedding was beautiful and it was a wonderful day
We hired Kenna well over a year before my wedding as our wedding planner. We actually gave her a few dates to see which one would work best with her schedule, and went with the one she requested. We paid for the full service package which was $6000 and honestly I would say it was NOT worth the money. I felt as though the whole process was very unprofessional/not reflecting the price we paid (we also paid a $500 travel fee and 2 nights in a hotel). To start, McKenna gave us a list of preferred vendors. She did so by texting me a screenshot of their Instagram pages and asked me to pick based off of that. We ended up going with a videographer, photographer, and DJ. They were all fantastic and would easily recommend them. She then checked their availability, but the rest of the communication occurred between the vendors and myself until just before the wedding. She also gave us a document with things to be doing at each month out from the wedding, which just seemed very cookie cutter.
I found some of the additional vendors myself, and it seemed as though Kenna “checked out” at that point since we didn’t use people she was familiar with (including the venue, hair/makeup team, rentals, florals). We found the venue and worked directly with the venue coordinator ourselves. Without the outstanding staff at our venue, our day wouldn't have gone as smoothly. Our event coordinator who we did not pay extra for, was more or less what we wanted McKenna to be.
From that point on there was very little communication with Kenna. About 4 weeks before the wedding I had to reach out to Mckenna to set up a meeting with her. At that time she assigned us a day of coordinator, Marisol and she gathered all the information/planning I had done myself and put it into a spread sheet for the day. That was the extent of her involvement.
Kenna did arrange for rental of chairs and additional furniture for the wedding, per my request. However, she failed to contract the setup of the items. So, the items were delivered to the venue and just sat there until the event coordinator of the told us that the delivery people claimed we did not pay for set up (which of course we were willing to pay and should have been ordered). Thankfully, the venue staff went the extra mile and did the set up at no charge. Again, without the excellent staff at the venue we would have had to do it ourselves.
During the rehearsal dinner, we were contacted by our day of coordinator (Marisol—Kenna actually only attends about 3 weddings per year) and were told that if we wanted her to arrive a few hours early instead of at 1 to help set up the chairs due to the mistake in the contract, we would have to pay an additional $300—of course we paid, because at that point we felt we had no choice. Our day of coordinator Marisol was very good and was accommodating to the extent to which she was allowed to be.
Because myself, husband, and mother were so diligent and all type A personalities, the wedding, in the end, was the best. But I can honestly say it was not because of Mckenna Katherine Weddings. If you have good attention to detail and have plenty of lead time, I'd recommend a coordinator for a month before and day of. If you have a great venue coordinator, a day of would probably suffice. Spent a lot of money on “full service planning” for very little work/return on our investment.
Brittney G
5.0
6/28/2023
Kenna was the best! We used Kenna as a day of coordinator for our wedding in March. Our venue also provided a day of coordinator but I wanted someone that would be able to keep the schedule on track, ensure the decor was set up properly and deal with any issues that might come up during the day. She did not disappoint. I am extremely happy we made the decision to book her. She is very professional, organized, punctual and truly kept everything running smoothly throughout the day. I highly recommend hiring her as a wedding planner or day of coordinator!
Kaitlin B
5.0
5/31/2023
Mckenna helped make our vision for our wedding come to life. Our special day was everything I dreamed of thanks to her. She was very responsive and always gave me options when it came to decision making. Alyssa, one of her assistants worked our wedding day. She made sure everything was taken care of the day of and always checked on me to see if I needed anything. I highly recommend Mckenna and her team to anyone looking for a responsive and caring wedding planner.
Kendall S
4.0
5/21/2023
Kenna and her team made themselves available anytime I had a question the day before my wedding. I hired her team to do day of wedding coordination and they did just that for my small intimate wedding. If you need a planner to just tie up the loose ends and ensure the day runs smoothly her team can definitely perform the job.
Lori M
1.0
5/19/2023
I have given McKenna a 1 star only because I was unable to give her a 0. She was the "planner" for my daughter's wedding which turned out beautiful but only due to our own efforts. My daughter paid for the full planning package and barely got the day of service. McKenna did very little leg work for the wedding, my daughter made all of the contacts and arrangements. The day of the wedding was almost as pathetic, the bridesmaids and I were running around most of the day trying to take care of last minute details when we should have been enjoying the day with the bride. She was not only unprofessional in her actions, her appearance was not what I would consider appropriate for a wedding; she was dressed in a tank top and what looked like yoga pants. She and her large crew of one (her little sister) did not arrive in time to help set up but she sure had time to run around and take pictures to later post on social media. Much to my surprise I looked for McKenna after dinner and she had already left, I guess not truly surprised as she was not very invested in the wedding. My middle daughter was married a year ago in Flagstaff and had a much less expensive wedding planner who was there from the time we arrived until she helped us pack up our cars after the reception was done. She was not a full-service planner but even helped her up to the wedding way more than McKenna helped as a full-service planner. If you are looking for a stress-free wedding by a planner who will take charge and make sure everything gets done McKenna is not the girl for you. I honestly wish she would not have shown up that day as everything would have gone just fine, maybe even better, as I was told we did not walk down the aisle in a coordinated manner. Plus, she left the presents and cards (thousands of dollars worth) outside in an open field instead of taking them inside before she left, which was part of her “service”. Her biggest contribution was picking up the Crumbl Cookies my daughter ordered, which she refused to do at first as she apparently does not have a license to handle food. I assume that is why she was not able to set the cake out for our guests. She was a total waste of money and did nothing but add stress to an otherwise perfect wedding.
Vendor response 05/23/2023
Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention. As our planning process is designe...
d to be stress free to every couple, we apologize that you feel your daughter's wedding fell short of this. Unfortunately, throughout the wedding planning process with your daughter I felt there was a major lack in communication throughout the entire process. From our initial phone call, we stated that the wedding would be at your home in Yuma, Arizona which meant all of our vendors would be traveling from the valley, as that is where we are located and well sourced. Your daughter agreed to and understood that is how we work. However, she ended up forgoing our contracted vendors that we sent her quotes for and used vendors in to Yuma which is contrary to our agreement on our initial call. In hindsight, we would have not contracted this wedding knowing this in advance. We also had asked multiple times for a layout of your backyard and showed up on wedding day without this, as well being surprised by additional decor items we had no prior knowledge of. In our contract it clearly states “It is your responsibility to provide me with contact names, telephone numbers and any scheduled times for all service providers involved in the wedding ceremony/reception no later than 14 days prior to the wedding. It is also the bride's responsibility to notify me of any changes in a timely manner. I shall not be held liable for any changes made by you or your selected service providers.” In addition, we found out you changed your cake vendor and hired a band last minute with no communication to us. This goes against our contracts and leaves us unable to perform to our highest potential. In regard to showing up at the time we did, this was due your daughters request so that we could drive up the 500 Crumbl cookies ordered which we picked up right when they opened their doors that Saturday morning. Per our contract we work on wedding day with one to two planners on a wedding day, you did not pay for additional staffing. As far as our departure, we left an hour after our contracted time as your daughter’s husband asked us to push back their dinner start time multiple times. We apologize about the circumstances that this wedding planning process had and strive to make every planning process as easy and stress free as we can.
Kara W
5.0
5/10/2023
McKenna was SO HELPFUL! I swear the wedding wouldn’t have been what it was without her! She kept me on track and helped me every step of the way. She also reached out to vendors for me as well and booked them on my behalf! We were lucky enough to work with Sarah too the day of the wedding and we LOVED her as well!! Anything that went wrong, she was on top of it immediately and truly made my day stress free!! Couldn’t recommend them enough! Thank you McKenna and Sarah 🤍
Julia D
5.0
5/01/2023
We used McKenna and her team for day-of coordination for our wedding. They were amazing! They were on top of every detail from the day of our final venue walkthrough, to our rehearsal, to the day-of.
Karina Q
5.0
4/30/2023
We hired Kenna for partial planning of our wedding and wow! She did not disappoint! She was always so prompt at responding. I felt like she saw my vision from the beginning and executed it with so much ease. If you want your wedding dreams to come true and enjoy your engagement season instead of stressing about it, Kenna is your girl!!!
Anna O
5.0
4/17/2023
I loved working with Kenna! She helped me find the best vendors in the area, finalize design details, and most importantly kept track of what I needed to be doing (& when) on the day of the wedding so I didn’t need to think about it! Technically it was a destination wedding & I was very nervous about things coming together but the day was perfect and everything went so smoothly. I am still getting comments from friends & family that our wedding was amazing!! Highly recommend working with Kenna!! Wish I could do it all over again :)
Savannah L
5.0
4/01/2023
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect thanks to McKenna Katherine Weddings! McKenna and Sarah were both so amazing to work with. Sarah was responsible for our day of coordinating and handled the entire day with such ease. She was such a calming presence to have and executed our vision to a tee. I truly didn’t have to worry about a thing which is all you could ever ask for! We could not recommend McKenna and her team any more.. from the planning process to the day of, everything was perfect. Talented, so sweet, personable, and hardworking. We are so grateful! If you want to get to enjoy your wedding day without stress, book them!
Isabella M
5.0
3/22/2023
Had a great experience with Kenna. Hired her for full service over a year out and she helped me from start to finish. I was very particular with every vendor choice and those I used through her were amazing. I wanted a 10/10 wedding and she helped make that happen. We did a full flip from ceremony to reception in less than an hour and it was quite the set up. Everything looked perfection and I was very communicative of what I wanted. Day of everything went absolutely perfect & if something did go wrong I still have no clue! She helped make my venue into a dream place. Highly reccomend!
Sara C
5.0
3/02/2023
When people ask me about my wedding weekend, I reply “it was simply perfect”. It was perfect because we hired McKenna. We were blown away with how seamless everything felt while working with McKenna and her team. She personally guided us through every detail of the planning process - giving us her guidance, her vendor recommendations, and her opinion (when asked). She helped level-set on budgeting priorities, filled in the gaps with design and vendors, and overall made the planning process fun. There were, of course, a few small logistical hiccups during the set up on the big day but as the bride, I didn’t hear about any of them until after the fact because McKenna was there to handle it and make sure I enjoyed my day. She and her team are incredibly organized, efficient, and were ALWAYS responsive when I needed an answer to anything. I’m not alone in my opinion - each of the vendors that I hired spoke highly of McKenna Katherine weddings and this goes a long way in ensuring an event goes smoothly. If you are looking for a wedding planner that is established in the AZ wedding industry, can execute on YOUR vision, and is overall professional but down to earth hire McKenna! I’ve already referred her to 3 of my friends/fam!
Regan H
5.0
1/27/2023
I hired McKenna as a day of wedding coordinator and her work exceeded my expectations. She expertly handled the details leading up to the wedding and relieved me of all stress so that I could sit back and enjoy my special day. Kaylee facilitated at the venue during our wedding and she was a pleasure to work with as she kept things running according to plan. I highly recommend them!
Stephanie O
1.0
12/08/2022
I feel compelled to write an honest review for the sake of all brides out there. For starters, Kenna's Full Service Planning is not as advertised. Between me and my husband; we created budget sheet, tracked invoices, and deadlines. Upon reviewing invoices, we found quite a few mistakes that Kenna made such as ordering incorrect furniture. We also found mistakes in our timeline. Please continue to read regarding day of coordination mistakes.
We were disappointed in the florist that Kenna recommended but I cannot dive into details about the florist and their business on this review.
Kenna was not helpful the morning of my wedding. When we asked the venue why no one was helping with the ready room, umbrellas, issues we were having - they mentioned usually the wedding planner arrives in the morning to help with the room switch, ready room, etc. Kenna arrived BY HERSELF with no team or team member at 2 pm - 2 hours before the cocktail hour to setup. She had my friends and the venue working in overdrive to finish the wedding set up. She was also texting me right before my ceremony asking where the decor was. I was in tears throughout the day out of pure stress. One of my guests' took a hard fall in the rain as she ran to and from the lobby to help facilitate our ready room requests. Kenna left at 7:30 pm without saying bye or helping me coordinate my reception dress change. My friends ended up organizing a car service, umbrellas, and leaving the wedding to help me steam my dress etc. In total - she spent 5 1/2 hours on our wedding despite her "full planning service" saying she would spend up to 8 hours.
Kenna never took the time to get to know us, our story, nor compliment us. From beginning to end, she was disconnected. I've never felt more disappointed and I strongly encourage everyone to save their wedding day by going a different route. The next day our stomachs were in knots over how disastrous anything we relinquished control over to Kenna was.
Christy M
5.0
12/08/2022
McKenna made our day special day go PERFECTLY.
She hit all the marks of a great planner - professional, timely, communicatively. And then on the big day, she knew how to coordinate the whole evening to go off without a single hiccup. We even were running early most of the night!
Erin M
5.0
12/08/2022
We hired Kenna as a full service planner for our daughters wedding. We came from out of state and Kenna was very well connected and found us a little wonderful venue and all of the vendors on very short notice. She answered all of my texts and calls even when I contacted her on my east coast time! She is wonderful to work with and very attentive to details. She made our daughter’s wedding day magical!
Paige B
5.0
12/07/2022
Kenna was exactly what we were looking for when we started to plan our wedding. She was super patient with all our questions and very open to our requests. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better planner/team to make our day the most amazing day ever!
Emily W
5.0
12/05/2022
I hired McKenna Katherine Weddings as a Day Of Coordinator for my Wedding on 11/19/2022 - I am so happy that I did!! :) Sarah was my Day Of Coordinator and she was just the sweetest thing! There is nothing that I recommend more than hiring a Day of Coordinator or Wedding Planner. Being able to enjoy your wedding without worrying about the timeline, tipping vendors, guests, etc is something that you can not replace! 10/10, highly recommend McKenna and her team :)
Briah H
5.0
12/01/2022
Kenna is so professional, kind, and on top of things! I hired her team for day of coordination and was beyond pleased with her employee- Alyssa! Alyssa made the day so smooth and I didn’t have to worry about anything. I am so thankful I hired McKenna Katherine Weddings and cannot say enough kind words about Kenna and Alyssa.
Jen B
5.0
11/30/2022
Let me start by saying, I had no intention of hiring a wedding planner. However, our venue required us to have one and now I am extremely thankful that was a requirement. Planning a wedding is no easy task and there is a lot of little details you do not think about. That is where Kenna came in with her expertise. She answered every time I called or texted her. If she didn't know the answer, she would get the answer. We changed our rentals quite a few times and every time she said no problem and provided a new quoted within a few hours. I was super nervous about how our reception would turn out and walking in I was blown away. It was absolutely beautiful and everything I wanted. I had a vision and Kenna made it come to life. I would definitely recommend her!
Kali R
5.0
11/21/2022
I loved working with Kenna and Sarah! Kenna was so friendly and helped answer all my questions before the wedding.. Sarah was there the day off and was incredible. I got so many compliments from the venue staff, family, and friends about how nice and helpful she was. I loved working with her and trusted her from the second I met her. She was on top of every detail day of, even from getting me a new drink when I looked like I needed one :) highly recommend Kenna and her team!
zoe s
5.0
11/08/2022
last minute we decided we needed a little helping hand & was referred to kenna where she was hired for partial day of coordination. super quick to answer any questions we had & very organized!
Sarah K
5.0
9/14/2022
Kenna's team is the BEST. Her colleague Sarah was our day of coordinator and she knocked it out of the park. Literally every single detail was perfect. Kenna answered all of my questions throughout the planning process as well. She's super fast to respond and explains everything in great detail. Sarah made the night flow so smooth, took care of any problems that popped up, and eased all worries. Look no further for a great planner and coordinator.
Galaxie A
5.0
6/18/2022
Kenna took great care of our wedding couple, handled all the logistics, including a large team of vendors, seamlessly - despite an unforeseen change of event - and the entire day truly felt like a dream. I am looking forward to teaming up with her and her team again in the future!
Sydney M
5.0
6/06/2022
McKenna is not only the best wedding planner, but a genuinely wonderful person inside and out, which makes the wedding planning process so easy. She was available to answer my questions or worries I had at any moment and always had a calm demeanor in response to any situation that a bride would typically worry about; and I know for a fact that she undoubtedly does this with every bride she has. She was the person that went with me to meet with my venue coordinator and any time I had no clue about a detail (linens, table arrangements etc.) I would shoot her a look and she knew the best answer. We would laugh because we both knew she was my right hand in wedding planning, and her opinion was something I valued and undoubtedly knew would be the best plan of action. As a “laissez fair” type bride, too laid back to a fault, I didn’t even think twice to trust her advice because you can tell she not only knows what she’s doing, but she’s an expert in her field. Having Mckenna as your wedding planner means not only to gain the best planner, but a great friend along the way during the most important phase in your life. Realizing the wedding day was the last day we would text about the wedding was a melancholy feeling, because she makes you feel important and ensures that your wedding process will be the best time.
Sarah was someone who I met later on into my planning experience and she was
genuine, knowledgeable and organized in every way. It only took a few meetings to have full trust in her, so much so that on the wedding day, seeing her before I was about to walk down the aisle gave me ease. Seeing the faces of Mckenna and Sarah made me instantly feel calm, knowing that everything was under control. To me, they symbolized seeing a lifelong friend in a crowd of 100s in the middle of a busy city. You don’t anticipate being nervous for your own wedding, but right before walking down the aisle, a nerve of excitement comes over you and trust me, their faces are the ones you want to see before you have the happiest moment of your life. I’ve been to many weddings where the planners were noticeably in disarray, and Mckenna’s team was the polar opposite. They were organized, ready, up-to-date and just stunning all around people to see running the show inside and out.
Love to the whole Mckenna Katherine team for making my wedding planning experience a dream. To the next lucky bride, the first time you meet these girls, you’ll feel like you’ve known them forever. Cherish every moment working with this team!
Melissa C
5.0
5/25/2022
Kenna is the wedding planner that you NEED for your wedding day. She is incredibly fun, extremely organized and makes you feel like your wedding is the only one she focused on. She was always extremely easy to get a hold of, very helpful with recommending vendors and made our wedding day absolutely perfect. Our big day was absolute perfection and I know that’s because she was making everything happen behind the scenes and keeping everything on track.
Thank you Kenna for being the angel we needed on our wedding day, I want to do it all over again just to work with you again!!
Elle G
5.0
5/18/2022
Always available and easy to talk to! Knows the right people for the things you want. Super helpful.
Bethany D
5.0
4/18/2022
If you're looking for a detailed, organized & amazing wedding planner, look no further! Kenna and her team are incredible at what they do. Throughout the entire planning process, Kenna made herself available to me, provided me with her expert opinions and helped in any way she could. Above all, I didn't worry about a thing on wedding day, which is what every bride wants! Day of was perfectly executed and all of my expectations were exceeded. Thank you Kenna & Sarah, y'all rock <3
Morgan H
5.0
4/15/2022
We hired Kenna as a partial wedding planner and she did not disappoint! She answered any questions we ever had and was present throughout the entire process. Our wedding day couldn’t have gone so perfectly without her! She made my wedding dreams come true and I can’t thank her enough for that 🤍
Sydney S
5.0
4/04/2022
Responds super fast, always on time, gives the best ideas, super sweet, very professional, makes your wedding day less stressful. 10/10 recommend✨
Katie S
5.0
4/04/2022
Kenna was absolutely amazing. We had the venue from hell and you would have never known. She dealt with them with such professionalism while still giving a firm hand to get everything sorted out. Every single one of the flowers, tables, photobooth and videographer she worked with were incredible, she put all the pieces together so beautifully. One of the best nights of my life and I owe a big part of that to her.
Heather P
5.0
3/22/2022
Words cannot express how thankful I am to have found McKenna Katherine Weddings! I did their "day-of coordinator" package which was perfect, since I had done most of the planning for my wedding but they helped coordinate all of my vendors with arrival times, details, etc. I had Sarah as my coordinator and she was nothing but amazing! So so so thankful for all of her help and the McKenna Katherine team. 10/10 recommend! :)
Megan D
5.0
3/07/2022
I am so very impressed with McKenna! I am wedding photographer and my bride, Madeline and Jesse, were her clients! McKenna was able to keep the wedding on schedule and go off with out a hitch so the couple could just enjoy their day! Any wedding vendor will tell you that is no small feat!
As a fellow wedding vendor I really appreciate professionalism in other small businesses. My personal experience with McKenna is just that, professional, great communication and incredibly personable in the weeks leading up to the big day and the day of! All great traits when you are helping a happy couple plan one of their most special days! I have placed McKenna on my personal recommended vendor list, so I can send all my couples her way and know they are in good hands!
Brittany Y
5.0
12/17/2021
McKenna Katherine wedding gave us the most amazing experience we could've had with our wedding planner. She was so thoughtful and very detail oriented. Her and her assistant made our day absolutely perfect and I would recommend McKenna Katherine weddings 1000x.
Payton S
5.0
11/18/2021
I can not recommend Mckenna Katherine weddings enough!! We used them for day of coordination and they made the day better than I could have imagined. Even though we had day of coordination they were in contact WAY before the day of. The day went so smoothly and it was completely stress free. Molly who was our coordinator for the day was perfect! She made sure every detail was in the right place, never lost her cool and always made sure my husband and I we’re taken care of. I cannot thank Kenna and Molly enough!!
Amy A
5.0
11/16/2021
McKenna and Alyssa were both amazing! McKenna is so organized and was always so responsive to any questions I had. Alyssa was my day of planner and she made sure everything was perfect and that I could enjoy my day stress free. My wedding turned out exactly as I had imagined and was absolutely perfect. I would recommend them to anyone and I can’t thank them enough!
G W
2.0
11/11/2021
If you're an organized couple that plans a lot yourself and just need assistance, probabaly not the planner for you. But from reviews sounds like if she 100% plans everything for you then she's an awesome choice. Seemed like for us she didn't do her hw and wasn't invested because she diddlnt plan much. We just needed day of help. But there were some hiccups.
Sarah P
5.0
11/09/2021
Where do we start?! McKenna Katherine Weddings is simply the BEST, Kenna is hands down the best wedding planner + coordinator out there. After postponing our wedding a few times due to COVID + having a baby in between, we wanted to be totally hands off and put our trust in the hands of someone else (Kenna). And holy cow are we LUCKY.
Working with Kenna from M.K was one of the BEST decisions we made during a pandemic + multiple canceled wedding planning process. Kenna was our month and day of wedding coordinator. She was a beacon of trust, strength, stability, and was always 100% in control of executing all the planning we had done between the bridal party, vendors, and venue. She helped us make decisions quickly and confidently.
Kenna is warm, communicative, and was an absolute pleasure to work with! You can tell that she is passionate about what she does! She’s not afraid to have difficult conversations with vendors so your day is exactly like you want! It made for such a stress-free day for both my husband and me. Because of Kenna, we could truly enjoy and relish the moment- something I dreamed of for years. Kenna, thank you SO much for everything, we are so lucky to have found you! You are amazing at what you do!
Bonus: Kenna is also amazing with kids! I can’t say many wedding planners would confidently and willingly hold your 6 month old baby while you walk around downtown PHX taking professional pictures. She treated our daughter like she was family and that meant the world to us.
Amanda C
5.0
11/09/2021
We are so grateful for Kenna. Kenna was very professional, punctual and honest. We did the medium service level package, which we thought was fairly priced. She recommended great vendors and gave super helpful insight into pricing and expectations when we were weighing choices. She took all the guess work out of planning and preparing for the wedding. We had a church ceremony and the cocktail hour + reception at the Heard Museum. I was very anxious about what the venue would look like because we were not there the whole day and basically didn’t set up anything other than dropping off our decor the day before. Kenna handled it all. Needless to say it was absolutely gorgeous and we were so happy. The museum is very minimalistic by design and her set up of the decor and flowers made the space very romantic. We were so happy and relieved, and so grateful we were truly able to enjoy our night and not stressing about anything. Our family is still talking about the wedding months later. Thank you, Kenna!! 🤍
Morgan K