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ful time. They went above and beyond at every step of the journey to make sure this experience amazing for my daughter and myself. The design was both creative and beautiful! They are very good at listening to what is important to you and working within your budget guidelines. Any stress the day of was from nerves only as we had nothing at all to be concerned with. From early in the morning to the last gift being packed in the car, they took care of every single detail. I have two more daughters to get married one day, and we will definitely use their services again! Highly recommend!

Becky from KWE was WONDERFUL. She made everything happen no matter how large or small the request and kept me calm when things got hectic. KWE and Becky are the best in the business and I cannot recommend them enough!

e about their customers. I had the pleasure to work with Becky and with her guidance she helped us make our vision come to life. We had market lighting on the ceiling and a dreamy, curtain light backdrop. With last minute changes, Becky was supportive, accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure that everything ran smoothly for us. When I first saw how everything came together, I was so happy and even a bit emotional because it was more beautiful than I could have imagined. I would hire them again in heartbeat. Thank you to Becky and the team at Keith Watson for making our wedding day feel so magical!

ah and Becky but worked the closest with Savannah. She was more then I could ask for out of a wedding planner/designer. She was with me every step of the way from start to finish. She was there answering my messages late at night, even though I am sure I drove her crazy towards the end because I kept remembering and changing things. She kept me calm through the wedding mishaps as it started to rain 10 min before our outdoor ceremony and didn’t stop. Her and Becky talked to me calmly and said they had to call the wedding. They immediately got our rain plan in motion and because they were so calm, it made me calm. I was devastated but I didn’t let it ruin the wedding. Savannah went above and beyond our expectations. They made sure we were fed, had drinks, our items were packed in our cars, kept people on task, etc. up until the very end. The design created from every detail was gorgeous!!!! They think about all the little things! They met with us on several occasions and kept us informed on everything. Reached out to vendors to ensure everything was on track. It was a huge relief to have them there. KWE can really put on a beautiful wedding. We couldn’t have made this wedding happen without their help. We are forever grateful for everything. A very special thank you to Savannah. Without you, I probably would’ve broken down several times. You went well above and beyond just the call of a wedding planner. You were a friend, advisor and so much more! I can’t say enough how much I appreciate you. Thank you to Becky for helping with the design, details, and the day of. The wedding was beautiful, and you were there keeping everything in line. Best ladies to work with hands down!!!! We highly recommend Keith Watson Events for weddings and events! They will handle all the ins and outs and think of the smallest things and make your wedding a fairy tale come to life. They know so many vendors and awesome tricks and tips to help along the way. Thank you again ladies and to KWE!!!

eetest, most informative, and organized person. She makes everything a walk in the park because she basically has everything taken care of and good to go! Which is exactly what my brides need for their wedding day. Highly recommend!

edule. Tiana and the Kieth Watson team made it super relaxed and worry free for our video team. We were very surprised with the amount of prep and organization that went into the planning/design side of the wedding. I would HIGHLY recommend Keith Watson Events to any vendor or couple!

their belt, they can make practically any wish a reality. As their pictures show, they can do anything from creating beautiful florals to truly creating a production for your event. We enjoy working with Keith and his staff because they always do a beautiful job, are professional and keep out clients happy!

atson Events and was not wrong. They were such a joy to work with and always there to offer suggestions and input on requests we had no matter when or what we may have asked. The organization and pure joy they have in making others dreams a reality, in turn makes them an absolute joy to work with and actually makes the planning process fun. Tiana, Savannah and the entire Keith Watson team created the wedding of our dreams and coordinated the day with such flawlessness that it allowed myself and husband to actually enjoy our day with no stress or worry that things were being taken care of. I will always think of them first to help in any future events and will 1000% recommend their services for any event to family, friends or anyone who may ask. Thank you all for making a dream a perfect reality, we are truly grateful for you all!

uickly but the team of Tiana and Maile made it happen. From the first introductions at the planning meeting to the last dance of the wedding night, Keith Watson Events was on hand to help, coach, monitor, problem solve, design, organize and more importantly assure that our day was as special as we had envisioned. Hiring Keith Watson Events and working with Tiana and Maile was the best decision we made. The wedding made a lasting impression on all, but mostly on us.

stions and input on everything we asked about, and even a lot of stuff we didn't think about. Maile was extremely detail oriented and covered every single thing necessary to make our wedding beautiful, fun, and exactly what we wanted. Maile and Savannah did a great job during the wedding of coordinating the timing, and making sure myself and my *now* wife were completely stress free. They took care of special requests, as well as helping with a small reschedule of one of our activities on the day of in a completely stress free and easy manner. I would love to work with them again for future events and would recommend them to any of my friends or family.

ister's wedding. The ceremony flowed perfectly into cocktail hour and then into the reception. No detail was left out and despite the pre-ceremony rain and extreme heat it was a perfect evening. I highly recommend their services for any and all events.

r planners. Maile was extremely helpful with all my questions and concerns, and had such great insight into the process that made this seemingly stressful process, much less stressful. Maile and Savannah were so helpful and organized on my wedding day and really helped me just enjoy the day and not stress at all. They knew everything about the wedding, and all of our vendors, and were so great at corresponding between everyone elegantly and efficiently. I would definitely work with KWE again in the future for when our children get married or our vows renewal!!

, linens, decor, the works. They pulled it all together and the ceremony and reception were very elegant. Maile ensured that the event ran smooth and there was no crisis during the day. We strongly recommend Keith Watson Events. Ed & Kris Little Forest Farm

(20s style) and they pulled it off perfectly. They went out of their way to allay our concerns and fears and handled everything with professional and efficiency. From finding last minute items like plain paper and dryer sheets on the day of to decorating the cake after the original designer backed out. Everything was beautiful. In my daughter's words her day was "perfection". I cannot thank Maile, Tiana enough. I also don't want to forget Barbara who helped on the day of. My only regret is I didn't know about Keith Watson for my sons wedding.

re to make my wedding day so special. If you are considering decorating a big event, call KWE and the team - they will blow you away!

m a control freak, master planner type bride and she truly had my back. My wedding ran so smoothly thanks to her and Maile! They made sure we were able to enjoy every moment of the big day. If you are skeptical about hiring a coordinator, trust me, you need one! Thank you to the entire team at Keith Watson!!!

ran smoothly. I am usually a pretty big control freak, but knowing this Team had everything handled allowed me to enjoy our Wedding without having to worry about a thing- and that was such a blessing! The KWE Team really got to know us and put together a design that reflected both of our personalities and visions! Our venue looked amazing, our florals were beautiful and the coordination was flawless. We had the absolute best day and are so grateful to the KWE Team for making it perfect!

nd get to know our personalities so that our wedding would reflect who we are! They did just that! They were so professional, so organized, and so creative! I asked for a woodlands theme and they blew me away! They transformed the venue with greenery, lights, and even the sounds of nature! They kept us updated throughout the wedding regarding the timeline and met all of our needs! We had so much fun and so did our guests! People are still telling us (almost 6 months after) how amazing the wedding was! I would HIGHLY recommend them as wedding designers and coordinators!!

t left a lot of decisions up to them because I can be indecisive. When I walked into our venue on the big day, I felt like the team literally peered into my soul because every detail was absolute perfection. If you are looking for a wedding planner in central Florida, look no further! This team is experienced, professional, and so passionate about the work they do. You won’t be just another bride to them, you’ll be more like family by the end of the experience.

pecial people that she helped bring together. Decorations and ALL the details were gorgeous! We never would have come up with half the ideas on our own. THANKS!!!

ed with love and beauty. Keith and delivered all of this and more. It has been 6 months since her wedding, and I still get comments from guests, or people who have only seen pictures , on what a perfect and perfectly beautiful wedding my daughter and her groom had. The meticulous planning of Keith’s team unfolds at the ceremony and reception, but you, as the family and/or guest never feel one moment of stress. If you want a dream wedding, it will require a lot of thought and planning, but Keith and team will make all stages , planning and executing of the wedding ideas to reality a completely seamless process that you will enjoy for that magical day and a long time afterwards. Thank you Keith Watson Events. We love you!!! Alora and Kristen Haynes

of the most beautiful weddings I have ever been too! Thank you for making this day so special for not only my son but for all of us!!

elief it would be to have coordinators on the big day. Knowing Tiana and Maile were there and taking care of everything allowed us, our families, and our wedding party to be in the moment. My dad was especially impressed. He and I had time to watch the setup together, and after a while he looked at me said, “This is going to be a great wedding.” He could just tell from the way the staff were going about their jobs that they knew what they were doing. Just as importantly, he could tell they knew what NOT to do. We just relaxed and trusted, and it was perfect. Some of our guests said it was the best run wedding they’d ever seen. They referred to the Keith Watson team as “secret service ninjas,” which was accurate! If the bartender got low on ice, someone whispered into a headset and magically there was ice. Our other vendors were relieved it was a Keith Watson wedding because it made their jobs easier. Also – and I can’t emphasize this enough – everything ran on time! It was amazing. We also used Keith Watson Events for décor. Our only criticism there is that the cost estimates were somewhat unreliable. We thought certain equipment and features were optional, but by the end of planning we felt like we did not have much of a choice. We had to switch lead coordinators halfway through the planning process (which was nobody’s fault), so that might have been part of the difference. Dealing with an expanding budget was stressful, but they were right about everything. All their recommendations were worth it, and we were happy in the end. Basically, if you can afford them, hire them for whatever you need. They are professionals with an eye for detail, and they want everything to be perfect as much as you do. You won’t be sorry!

eir positivity and reassurance. We love, love, LOVE the work that Keith Watson Events did for us. Shout out to Tiana and Gio who created miracles just by our descriptions of things we like. If you're a Pinterest person and you've been pinning ideas that you'd like to include, these guys will make your dreams come true. They were professional, communicated with us often, put us at ease when things got hectic, and were respectful of our wishes. They made solid recommendations, did research to help preserve our traditions, and gave our guests an experience of a lifetime. We had a 2-day wedding and they were just stellar the entire time. We also hired them for Wedding Coordination services and Lauren is wonderful. I highly recommend Keith Watson Events if you want to create the best memories of your vision on your special day (or days!).

ctually sit back and have fun the day of! They kept us calm and cool despite some family drama. Best of all, we are a lesbian couple and they were super stoked to work with us.

ely thorough during the entire planning process. Joyner was assigned to our wedding right in the middle of planning and he never missed a beat. He was friendly, kind, patient and worked very hard to make our vision come to life within our budget. Lauren joined the team during the wedding weekend and she was just as wonderful as Joyner. Joyner and Lauren kept everything running smoothly. If there were any issues day of, I didn't know about it (which was such a relief to me). Friends and family at the wedding even noticed how amazing they were. I can't imagine how our wedding day, let alone the planning process, would have been without them! I am so thankful for this "dream team" - everything looked perfect and my husband and I were able to really be in the moment and enjoy the day which was worth every penny!

ey including our caterer (reggae shack cafe) attempting to bail out 4 days before our wedding. The team and owner Keith were quick to offer alternatives if needed. Thank God for Tiana, our day of coordinator who was on top of things from day one! She kept us focused and moving forward. Thanks to Joyner for being awesome with our designs and being easy to work with. Even with the unfortunate loss of my husband’s dad two weeks before the wedding they offered sympathy via a card a gorgeous floral arrangement. Everyone at KWE went above and beyond for us and treated us like family, they are the best hands down! KWE thank you forever!

job of listening to the things that we wanted and that were important to me and my fiancé. Their staff was incredibly easy to work with and made the event planning fun. I would highly recommend Keith Watson Events for your wedding and to help make your dreams a reality! Thank you again KWE Team.

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ion-I wanted to soak up every minute & not be concerned w/details. Sounds kind of selfish but she's my one & only, "favorite daughter" and we were going to celebrate LOVE. The Keith Watson team made the entire process easy & seamless. Lauren & Gio listened, then designed & provided the most beautiful decorations & created a memorable setting & atmosphere to suit my daughter's desires perfectly, professionally, and always in a timely fashion. They coordinated & designed the dream wedding-top shelf all the way! And Mr. Watson greeted us upon arrival to each meeting, then stepped back and let his people provide excellent service. Nice touch. We received exactly what we paid for- attention to detail and people who exceeded all expectations so we could enjoy each & every moment with zero stress. Top shelf, passionate teamwork from Keith Watson. P.S. The florals....heavenly.

our rehearsal. They made sure everything was correct and was going to go smoothly. The day of the wedding, they were doing everything!! They even helped us put together flowers because we had a DIY wedding. They went above and beyond and made our day less stressful and more beautiful. Zully took care of finding a car for me to be dropped off at the aisle because it was one of those details we forgot. They were the best. I highly recommend Keith Watson Events for your wedding or any event. They excel at everything.

of and truly captured how we wanted everything to look and feel. Our flowers were beautiful, and all of the decor went together perfectly. One of my bridesmaids said that the bouquets looked like they were hand picked from the garden, which was exactly what we wanted! Lauren in particular did an incredible job keeping me calm and listening to all of my needs throughout the whole process. I couldn’t have done it without her!

nd layout for us. They went above and beyond to make our day “the best day ever!” Thank you for giving us our fairy tale, picture perfect wedding!

dream wedding.

d his design team made it come to life. It was truly a fairytale wedding that the girls will remember forever and ever. Lauren Reeser, was So wonderful to work with and kept us all at ease. The venue was at Santa Fe River Ranch in Alachua Florida and it was just gorgeous. Their photographer was Samantha Hitchcock Ward, and the photographs are phenomenal with the most beautiful sunsets you’ve ever seen. We were thrilled with the whole weekend and we owe it to Keith Watson at events for making this day possible for the girls. It really was magical. Thank you so so much. Sandra T (👰🏻👰🏻 Costello/Riser)

experience in planning for a large celebration but I didn’t need to as they thought of every detail. Tiana was always available for all my questions and worries. Every detail was remarkable; food, beverages, music, flowers, decor, timing, photos......even with the wedding in Colorado! I highly recommend Keith Watson and his team as they really are outstanding!

nd them to anyone! Loved Zully and Gio for guiding us through the wedding planning process and being so friendly and encouraging!

ing experience. The day of my wedding was a total blast and everything was INCREDIBLE. Our venue was just stunning and most importantly, everyone had a blast. We had some minor hiccups that were out of anyone's control, and Ellie handled it like a pro. They exceeded our expectations on everything.

for the bride and groom. A big hug and thank you to our wonderful wedding planner Ellie Pollock who had the patience to manage a bride who does not ever plan and is always late with deadlines. They are so well knowledged in venues, vendors and they have exquisite taste in decorations and design which adds to a special touch. If you need help arranging any event special to you this is the team you must contact to make your vision come into fruition :)

wonderfully. The day of coordination was impeccable! Shout out to Ellie Pollock and team for making everything the best it could be! Truly a memorable event and highly recommended to anyone and everyone considering an events and coordination company for their wedding and beyond.

future husband’s wedding, and they far exceeded our expectations. The ceremony was perfection and when I entered the reception it took my breath away. It was the most wonderful feeling after months of planning to see the bride and groom’s dream wedding just as we had envisioned and so much more. Throughout the months of planning with Keith, Sarah, Anna, Rebecca, Ellie and Gio, they made every step enjoyable with their professional expertise, organization and easy-going confidence while also taking a personal interest in making sure every detail was addressed. We still marvel at how they made every aspect seem so easy and stress-free. Keith and his staff have the knowledge and resources to accomplish every request and make suggestions when needed leaving no detail over looked. The flower arrangements were exquisite, the band was amazing and the flow of the evening was flawless. With the wedding an out of town event, they worked seamlessly with the venue and vendors anticipating every possible complication. We were all able to completely enjoy the day of the wedding from beginning to end worry-free, with Sarah and Ellie guiding us every step of the way and Keith making sure all the setup details were being coordinated. Keith and his team are forever friends and we would recommend Keith Watson Events to anyone planning a special event as they are Number One.

a special feeling knowing they were doing everything they could to help our wedding day go smoothly, and be the day my husband, family and I envisioned. I can't imagine going through the wedding planning process without this amazing team. It was a joy working with KWE and becoming such good friends throughout the process.

and friend of ours recommended Ellie, who works at KWE as an event planner. We met Ellie about 14 months ago. We had our initial meeting and she quickly got to work on finding a venue. She found the perfect place that was just our style and matched our vision for a modern tuscan garden wedding. I cannot begin to count how many emails, texts, and phone calls she made for us to make sure our wishes were followed. She never made us feel like a bother or a burden. She was always happy to help. We always felt like Ellie had our best interest in mind. She worked to ensure we stayed relatively close to our budget (we paid for our own wedding and had some flexibility with this.) She is so organized and always very professional when speaking to us and our vendors. I was so impressed to see how she brought together all of our brainstorming, pinteresting, and Instagram posts into a very organized mood board at our design meeting. Unfortunately, our wedding day had to be postponed at the last minute, 2 days before, due to a hurricane. Ellie kept her cool and gave us the best advice she could while ensuring all our guests would stay safe. She quickly reached out to our venue and our vendors to reschedule to another day. Fast forward one month later to our wedding day. The day of went amazingly smooth. Ellie started her day before the sun came up and she didn’t stop until after midnight that evening. We really could not have asked for a better day. We were able to relax and enjoy the day while she handled the timeline and kept everyone on schedule with hair/makeup and photography. She worked to ensure our outdoor wedding could be safely done while working around the weather (another hurricane skirted by Florida.) Everything was beautiful. We didn’t have to compromise on anything. Gio, the creative director, designed a custom font to match our vision for all the paper goods (programs, menus, signs, seating chart). Jess, the floral designer, did an amazing job on all of the floral. Zully, Madison, Debbie and so many other “ninjas” worked non-stop to get everything set up on our wedding day. Our guests are still telling us how beautiful everything was and how the day flowed so smoothly and how it’s the “best wedding they’ve ever been to.” There’s a reason why Keith Watson Events sets the bar in North Central Florida. We have everyone at KWE to thank for ensuring our “once in a lifetime” dream wedding will be a day we will never forget.