Molly McKinley Designs

nth-of details. These two KNOW what they are doing! Elisabeth was incredibly responsive, organized, and always one-step ahead of me! I quickly realized after my first meeting with Elisabeth that I had no need to stress about my wedding day. And I was right! The day was absolutely PERFECT, I had no worries, and everything went smoothly and just as we had planned. I have no one but Elisabeth to thank for all her hard work! She kept everyone in line, on track, and organized while always remaining so calm. Don't think twice about hiring Molly McKinley Designs. It was the best investment we made in our wedding day!

hat truly impressed me was other vendors- experts in the field- constantly raving about Molly and sharing how easy she makes weddings on them! But Molly is so calm, friendly, and easygoing that it's easy for the Type A among us (ahem) to wonder if she's really on top of everything. Trust me: she really is on top of everything. On top of her winning personality, it's her years of experience, careful consideration in planning, and adherence to highly organized systems that enable her to maintain a confident, relaxed vibe that will trickle down to you and everyone around you on your wedding day. Molly has wedding planning down to a science, but she executes it like art.

r guests gave such wonderful comments about our ceremony and reception. I know none of it would be possible without Molly's sage advice, caring attitude, and careful attention to detail. My wife and I highly recommend Molly McKinley designs for your big event -- we can't say enough good things about her!

we needed to stay on track for the big day. She was always quick to respond to any texts, emails or phone calls and she was always pleasant! She contacted all our vendors and arranged a walkthrough of the venue and even went with us to choose all the beautiful linens for the reception! She was with the wedding party from early in the day to the late night send off to make sure everything went smoothly. We just relaxed and enjoyed the events of the wedding day because we knew Elisabeth had it all under control. My daughter's wedding day was absolutely perfect thanks to Elisabeth!!

possible hands for designing, planning, and coordination. She even amazingly created a garter from scratch when I had forgotten mine at the hotel during our reception. We don't know what we would have done without her! Thank you so much, Molly!!!

ly what I wanted ... she stepped in to save me from a couple of the most awkward/stressful vendor conversations that I would have otherwise not been able to handle. She helped me to make a bee line for what I truly wanted rather than what I thought I did at certain times. She saved my budget and fought for me / my creative vision every step of the way. And she's the sweetest / coolest to hang with during a highly stressful time of life!

ng process. The best decision we made was choosing her as our full service planner! She is absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend her!

d her day of coordination was amazing, down to the minute. I didn't have to worry about a thing. I was completely free to enjoy the day. She really helped me bring my wedding vision to life. I highly recommend her!!

a night! Molly's the best!

truly loves her job and helping brides plan the wedding of their dreams. Everyone still RAVES about the details of our wedding and all of the credit goes to her and her amazing design skills! I can't imagine planning my wedding without her. She is a must have.. You will not be disappointed.

bviously) and the other is a FULL time planner. I knew the minute I got engaged that I had to have a full time planner just to keep my sanity. I work 50+ hours a week and while I’ve seen friends plan their wedding completely on their own, I knew I’d become too stressed and overwhelmed with the details. The truth is that there are SO many little things that never even crossed my mind (contract wording, timelines, logistics, set up/break down, back up plans, etc) that the thought of not having Molly there to do all that she did still scares me. I cannot stress enough that it was the BEST money spent and worth every penny and more. I met with a couple of different planners right after we were engaged and they all were more than qualified but Molly won me over with how genuine she was. I knew in that meeting that I wasn’t going to be “just another wedding” to her and her team. I also wanted to make sure the “fun” wasn’t taken out of planning for me just by having a wedding planner. I never felt that way once. There was not a moment that went by where I felt like she wasn’t available. Crazy hours of the night I’d be emailing my concerns and fears and she’d quickly respond putting me at ease. She spent 12 months tirelessly planning, executing, organizing and detailing our dream wedding. Everything from the linens, to the florals, to the effortlessly put together wedding timeline was amazing. Mostly I appreciated that my parents were able to enjoy the entire wedding weekend without having to lift a finger, that in and of itself is priceless. Thank you SO much Molly for helping with our dream wedding. It was EVERYTHING we could have ever imagined and more. I will be forever grateful for all that you did to make sure our day was perfect and to make sure we had the most amazing team of vendors handpicked to bring it all together. -Brooke (bride) 9/5/15 Summerour Studio

emaining nearly invisible you still had absolutely everything under complete control. A slight nod of the head or a simple hand signal sent crews scurrying about like a well oiled machine. My families have had five weddings since my daughter's and new son-in-law's. All the rest of them have been gauged or graded against the one you managed for us and none of them even came close. The professionalism, speed, beauty and synchronization was beyond belief. You definitely set the standard for today's wedding. I wanted to thank you so much for all of the savings. I couldn't believe that you knew each and every vendor we had chosen. I couldn't believe that you knew each and every way that we would have been overcharged and put a stop to it immediately. One of my only regrets was that we didn't find you the minute Stephen asked me for Amanda's hand in marriage. As father and mother of the bride, we lived quite a distance from the chosen area and from our daughter. I could sense the tension building higher and higher in our daughter's every phone call. Then she found you. After the very first meeting you shared with her that familiar calmness and contentment returned in her voice. I could actually hear her smiling over the phone. You reminded me of the firm, calm Drill Sergeant that I had been many years ago. We absolutely adore you, you are beautiful and your personality is priceless. I wouldn't even mind repeating the whole process again just to watch you and your team in action! If It isn't already obvious enough, thank you for keeping the mother and father of the bride so informed of every little detail. That meant so much to the both of us in our physical absence of the planning stage. Simply put: Molly McKinley, you are absolutely the best there is!! We love and adore you greatly and enjoy reading about your latest reviews on The Knot!! Mark & Rebecca Downey (father & mother of the bride) of the Downey/Coulter Wedding, 3/14/15

essionalism and honest opinions are priceless. Molly knows and works with alot of vendors, and can advise you on what you need and what is not necessary. Her personality and smile is contagious. No amount of money could replace her input and vision in Amanda's special day. From rehersal to the wedding day Molly never waivered. Everything was PERFECT. I, as a mother of the bride, could not believe how stunning this wedding and venue looked. Molly's imagination is beyond my belief. Molly made Amanda's vision breathtaking. Everyone that attended are still talking about it. I never, one time, had to do anything. Molly put Amanda's mind at ease and made her special day one to remember. If you are worried about the extra money for a planner, Molly is well worth it and some..... You will be amazed at what she can do. I cant thank her enough. We love you Molly..... You are stellar!!!!!!!! Proud mother of the bride:) Rebecca Downey

le aspect, she also becomes a great friend! She is one of the most personable and genuine people I have ever met. My husband and I have gone to 5 weddings since ours and every time we think "If only they had Molly plan theirs!" During the planning process, she was available and ready to discuss any question I had and calm any worries. Molly found missing items in my contract that I would have never noticed until I showed up to the reception! She also rearranged some of my rentals so I got the biggest bang for my buck. The total flow of the wedding was flawless and I still receive compliments on it, thanks to Molly! She gives truthful advice to make your wedding day unbelievable and her opinion is something to be valued. My Mom and Dad said she was an angel sent from God because of how much they did not have to do. Let's face it, your parents are just as stressed/worried/nervous as you are and she takes all of that away, not only for you and your husband, but for your parents too. All in all, I have seen wedding planners stressed and it is written all over their face. I have seen brides and their mother trying to coordinate the wedding and the timeline. Molly plans and coordinates with ease, grace, and style and she is all behind the scenes. Molly has worked with so many Atlanta Vendors and has a special relationship with each of them. It was such a relief that she knew every vendor I had and that she was the go-to person for any question. If you are planning, hire Molly without a doubt. She truly has a gift and the most genuine heart!

eral planners, I felt discouraged. I didn’t think I would find someone who understood my vision, so one of my friends suggested reaching out to Molly. From the first time I met with Molly I knew I had found a perfect match. Her easy-going personality, her budget-friendly creativity, and the passion she had for weddings, gave us zero doubt that she was meant for us. For the year we worked on planning the wedding, Molly was there every step of the way. She made alternative (and even better) suggestions that kept us within our budget. She suggested vendors that were perfect for our personalities, which made the process easier than from what I had heard. The weeks leading up to the wedding, the nerves set in. The last minute detail planning began to take a toll…until I spoke with Molly. Molly reassured me in a way that no one could, including my fiancé. Many people told me to “enjoy the wedding day, it goes by really fast” or “don’t stress over the small things, it’s beyond my control”; for me, having the standard ‘type A’ personality, this is the time to take a back seat to the controlling side, and I’m so glad that I did. I can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed my wedding day. From the moment I awoke, I did not stress about the huge storm that decided to show up on my wedding weekend. I did not worry whether or not my vendors would make it, and I didn’t concern myself with the small details. The wedding day didn’t fly by, I was able to embrace all of the hard work. This would NOT have been possible without Molly. She coordinated everything, she used her best judgment on last minute decisions, based on Glenn’s and my personalities, and she made sure everyone did their jobs to make our day perfect. If you are tossing around the idea of whether or not to hire a wedding planner, I would tell you, it was the best decision I could have made for my wedding. Not only did the wedding planning process not completely take over my life, but I had someone who was knowledgeable in wedding planning. Molly not only made my wedding planning easier, she also became a confidant and a friend in the process.

wedding, but looking back I literally could not be happier with our decision and I can't imagine the planning process without Molly. Molly is perfect combination of professional and personal. I didn't have to stress over a single thing the entire year because I knew, whatever it was, she had it handled. You could just tell she had a ton of priceless experience, however she still got giddy with me each time over all the little planning details. Molly really took the time to get to know me as a person so she could understand our vision for our wedding day. Planning with her was actually a blast- our meetings were like chatting with your best girlfriend over coffee or drinks. Any little idea I had, feasible or not, Molly looked into the possibility, presented me with multiple options (and her own professional opinion), then made it happen. She let me do all the fun things that I wanted to do and handled all the not-so-fun things that I wanted to hand off. And, oh my goodness, the day of could not have been more perfect- It really exceeded our wildest expectations. Our wedding day went off without a hitch. It would have been the most special day of our lives no matter what happened, but it really makes it so much better that 2 months later our guests can't stop raving about how beautiful every little detail was!!

a plan for exactly what I needed and it all went off without a hitch. Hiring Molly was one of the best wedding decisions we made.

thing she did for us. I couldn't be happier with her, she literally is the best ever!!!! Love this girl!

t knows that her preferences might not be yours and handles herself very professionally. She has so much experience and great connections within the industry that you can really trust her judgment. She is so sweet and kind, but not afraid to be firm with vendors when necessary. I could sing her praises all day long. She is a great choice. And especially as I had to plan my wedding without my mom who passed away just a few months before the engagement, Molly knew exactly where to step in and be such a great help and supporter. She's even become a great friend of mine! I absolutely recommend her.

dealing with wedding related stress. Molly is very responsive to emails and phone calls that you make to her and she will immediately try her best to fix any problem you may encounter on your way. She in incredibly kind and will go above and beyond to make your day something special for you, your (soon to be) husband and your entire family. Our wedding would not have been what it was if it wasn’t for Molly. We are beyond grateful to have her as a part of our special day.

day. From vendor recommendations to arranging the linen delivery to all of the behind-the-scenes jobs I never knew existed: Molly handled everything and allowed me to enjoy being engaged and remain focused on my work. Our wedding was not an easy one to plan as we spent the year building our reception venue – not to mention, every part of our wedding was to be done outdoors in August. Molly worked diligently to come up with alternate plans incase of questionable weather. I left every meeting with Molly feeling calm and better than I did before our meeting. She even came with me to try on dresses and accompanied my mom and I to lunch afterwards. One of Molly’s greatest strengths while planning a wedding is working her way into your heart and becoming a friend. I’m so thankful Molly was there to help create what we now call “The Sweetest Day” for my husband and I. We think back on that day and still cannot believe how everything smoothly everything went and all the memories we made.

hings I always inevitably got worried about. :) Molly and her team set up everything perfectly and super quickly. She was able to direct all of the vendors to where they needed to go and everything went smoothly! It was so comforting having someone there that knew me, my style, and my aesthetic. As fellow designers, my husband and I are super picky and we had spent a lot of time DIYing everything for the wedding. After all of the stress that went into designing and making everything, we were both amazed at how great everything came together in the end. She also was great in making sure the wedding transitions went smoothly... from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to reception. Her team also handled the music playing during our ceremony which was so helpful. Very professional all around. Thank you Molly!! :) Sarah & Ethan

really understood our vision and made sure that we kept true to that. She suggested great vendors and worked well with the vendors we had already selected. We really could not have done it without her or her assistant, Taylor. Their help with our diy projects was amazing and really added personal touches to our wedding. She was able to put things in perspective for us, which is definitely what we needed in the midst of all of the decision making. She was invaluable and we are so happy we were able to work with her!!

t us on track throughout the process, anticipated everything we didn't, and managed a truly gorgeous wedding. She is unfailingly responsive, super-organized, always cheerful and warm, and a terrific balance of sweet and in-charge. Her assistant Taylor was excellent throughout too. The closer the wedding gets, the more your peace of mind depends on your trust in your planner more than any one specific issue, and Molly was rock-solid beginning to end (including after she got her final check, a month before the event). Should also mention she gracefully handled a complex and challenging family situation, and recommended a fantastic set of vendors for us, saving us many hours of comparing. We chose to negotiate hard with some of our vendors and handled that aspect ourselves, but Molly handled everything to do with quality, aesthetics and pacing. Everyone told us it was the best wedding they'd attended. Would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.

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d freaking out in general. A little background: my mom passed away suddenly from cancer in December 2013 and all our close friends and family live in the Northeast. In addition, we wanted a semi-traditional Pakistani wedding without going overboard. Due to logistics, we decided to hold our major ceremony and reception in ATL with two other ceremonies in Philadelphia and Northwood. So, on top of the usual wedding planning (plus the hassle of events in 3 cities), we were living through personal nightmares; dealing with the death of loved ones, losing our jobs, health scares, and hospitalizations. I was about to have a breakdown. Watching me fall apart, my fiancé (Isaac) and my father kindly suggested I look for a planner. Through spending hours upon hours on bridal websites, we fell in love with Molly's work. Nervous, we made an appointment to meet her at our favorite tea shop. As soon as Molly walked into Dr. Bombay's with her bright smile we relaxed and decided our day should be placed in her capable hands. From March 2014 to the day of the wedding, Molly made me feel at ease. She does so much behind-the-scenes work that you don't even realize how stressful and infuriating a wedding can be (seriously, she is THAT good!). Even though this was her first South Asian wedding, Molly and her assistant Taylor were on top of all the details, asking us to clarify traditions and hone down the timeline. Despite it being an emotional day, Molly and Taylor's calm and cheerful presence made it easy for me to let go of control and just relax and enjoy the time with friends and family. Really, there are not enough words to explain how valuable and amazing Molly is.

truly believe the money we spent for Molly's services was the wisest investment of funds in the wedding process overall. She was personal, confident and has become a new friend. Sara Rives Spickler

catering, & DJ services. We had our original photographer back out less than a month from our wedding, & Molly found us several photographers to choose from within that day! Molly has a very calming demeanor, which was so helpful during the stressful wedding planning process. She helped me several times with wedding questions & decisions. I had many times I was overwhelmed, & Molly was so patient & attentive to me. We have gotten so many compliments from our guests & wedding party on how how great it was to work with Molly, as well as how great all our vendors were that she recommended. Molly is also a good person, & truly cares about your wedding & happiness. Thank you Molly for a wonderful job & experience! Thank you to Taylor, her amazing assistant, who did a wonderful job as well! We don’t know what we would have done without you all!!

space planning. Molly made it happen. From the beginning, she captured my vision better than I could have imagined. She was so easy to talk to, receptive to my ideas and desires, and a moral support through the whole process. She suggested and researched to find vendors that fit my style and budget. I live 5 hours away from my home in Atlanta where I got married, but having Molly there to work alongside my mom was such an assurance. In fact, she and my mom took on reception decor without much of my input at all. It was a relief for me in such a busy time, and the results were the most beautiful surprise I could ask for. (She and my mom also became great friends!) As a creative myself, I grew to respect and love her creativity and style. But as a regular person, I enjoyed her as a friend and could rely on her experience and work ethic. She never seemed to busy or over-committed for my questions, concerns, or ideas. We always say she was the best buck we spent through the whole process. A support, a resource, a friend and a calming presence. I cannot imagine the process without her!

lanner and she was the sweetest, most personable, generous with her time, and organized person! Our day went off without a hitch because of Molly. I don't think you will find anyone better in the Atlanta area for the quality of service and the price! You become instant friends with her bubbly personality and passion for her work!!! We love Molly McKinley Designs!

she set me up with all of my wedding vendors and sent me countless of ideas and details. I kept thinking, does this girl sleep?? She is always working on something! My biggest fear about using a full planner was that I would end up with a wedding day that I didn't feel like was mine, but that was far from what happened. On the day of my wedding, I cried when I saw everything because it was EXACTLY how I had always imagined my wedding day and more. It was absolutely mine with so many details!!!! Molly's attention to detail and tastes were impeccable and spot on. She was so detailed and organized throughout the process that I never had any worries about my wedding day and was really able to enjoy being engaged which is important! Our friends and family are still talking about how it was the most beautiful and fun wedding they have ever been to and I have Molly to thank for that! It was cool and rainy on the day of my outside mountain wedding so it could have been a disaster! Molly kept calm and positive and everything ended up being perfect! We ended up having outdoor heaters brought in and a gorgeous cozy lounge area centering around a large stone fireplace..... dreamy! Molly even had someone drive from Atlanta and bring her extra blankets and shawls in case our guests got cold. Everything ended up being perfect and our guests had the time of their life! If you don't want to worry about a thing and want the wedding day of your dreams, then you MUST use Molly. I can't stress how important it is to have her on your side throughout the process. She became a great friend and I wish I could get married again (to my same husband :)) just so I can keep working with Molly!

ld have never thought of. The wedding was in my parent's backyard so there was a lot of work on our part to make sure we had everything ready and Molly really helped with suggestions, referrals, and just plain old moral support. Our wedding day went smoothly and we owe most of that to Molly. She kept everyone on schedule and made sure they were where they needed to be with what they needed to have. My parents raved about Molly's day of help. Everyone said that she stayed calm and professional and did whatever needed to be done to make sure that our wedding day was perfect for all. I will recommend Molly to all of my friends when they get married. She is fun, organized, and knows what she is doing! Thank you Molly!

ay. Now, I must add that a Wedding Planner was not something in our budget, but it did not take long for me to realize how necessary this was. I found her thru the internet and she was so responsive (within a couple of hours). We scheduled our first meeting and the journey of planning a wedding and wonderful relationship began. Her industry knowledge, contacts, ability to place logic over emotion with the bride all the while, keeping the budget in line is the epitome of a professional with an added touch of pure love in what she does every day, for every bride. Molly is genuine, sincere and caring with every detail entrusted to her. She is simply remarkable! Molly McKinley is a MUST for MOBs and Brides To Be!

Molly was professional, trustworthy and responsible (not to mention super cute, fun and stylish!) and I knew that I could trust her to make the wedding run smooth. The day of the wedding I felt so calm and relaxed, not thinking of any details because I knew Molly was on top of everything. Molly was always kind, attentive, quick, thinking of things I forgot-- basically dotting all the i's and crossing all the t's and writing in some letters in between. There was never any doubt in my mind that I could completely trust her to remember and execute all the details of my large and detailed wedding. My family and I are pretty type A perfectionist so saying we could FULLY trust Molly is speaking volumes about her character and services. Hiring Molly would be a huge asset to anyone's wedding. Knowing that things are taken care of and that someone who's done this before is there to make it all happen is huge. By the end of your wedding, you'll want to hug Molly and invite her over to dinner because you'll have felt so taken care of. She really is there to make the day the best it can be for you--and she's excels at it. From all the big plans to all the details and everything in between that she did and you had no idea because you were just able to enjoy the day, Molly will feel like the biggest blessing and a new addition to the family.

beginning this new and exciting chapter in our lives. We wanted something very small, very elegant, very memorable, and above all age-appropriate. Age appropriate was the stumbling block. There isn’t a lot of info out there in the wedding magazines and literature. In addition, ours was a destination wedding hundreds of miles away. Thank goodness I found Molly of Molly McKinley Designs. The moment I met her, I knew she was the planner I was looking for. And my intuition proved correct again and again. Our wedding day was quite simply—SPECTACULAR. After nine months and hundreds of emails, Molly brought all our ideas and desires into reality. Somehow she knew exactly what I wanted and how to get it. I always had to smile to myself when the vendors I talked with breathed a sigh of relief when I mentioned I was working with Molly. She obviously is very well regarded in the industry. I was always so grateful when she met every indecision and change of mind with patience and guidance. I cannot say enough good words about Molly. With youth on her side, she has capabilities well beyond her age. I still miss our daily planning strategies, but thanks to Molly, I have beautiful memories to look back on.

onal, organized, personal, and stress reducing! I felt very comfortable leaving last minute and small details to Molly to handle. I experienced all of this with Molly and I only hired her as my Day-of-coordinator! I can’t imagine how amazingly she would be if I had hired her as my full time wedding planner! Kendra Rolen Thomason

w about most brides, but I felt overwhelmed by the prospect of planning a wedding. Too much to choose from! All I can say is that after we hired Molly, it was fun again. It went from “too many options” to “that’s just what we’re looking for!” almost instantaneously. She was always mindful of the budget and was always happy to rework or rethink anything I wasn’t sure about or wanted to take a second look at. One of the things I love the most about Molly is that she just “got” us. I gave her a few adjectives to describe how I envisioned our day being / feeling and after that conversation everything she presented us with throughout the planning process matched our vision to a T. We wanted a sort of “formal warmth.” Traditional, romantic, southern, military & classic were words we used. Today when I look through our photos or re-watch our wedding video I see how everything came together perfectly. I couldn’t have held onto the “big picture” on my own. I needed Molly for that! Well, I kind of needed her for a lot… I wasn’t much for wanting to dig deep on things and Molly caught on quickly—she kept us on our timeline and would just email me links to things or give me a few options for our programs. We loved this because from there James and I could just scan through the email and pick our favorites from a few great options rather than having to sift through so many we never needed to see. We did this with our invitations, our programs, hanging vine letters for the church (beautiful!), jewelry, décor for the reception, etc. Molly made it so easy and fun! And if just the gift of making wedding planning fun again wasn’t enough, she was an absolute dream when it came to our wedding rehearsal and the wedding itself. I didn’t have to worry about a thing—nobody did! Molly and her assistant took care of it all. It literally felt seamless which is incredible to me with everything that was going on. Another thing I was especially impressed with was how she doesn’t give up on things when she knows it’s something you really want, no matter how difficult it gets. We had a few (or maybe more than a few) hiccups when scheduling the fireworks. (Yes, fireworks!!!) It was kind of crazy but Molly stuck with it and made it happen. And when I think of the fireworks show at the end of the reception, getting to see all our family & friends backlit behind us on the balcony of the country club & my handsome groom with me on the lawn watching the show…well, there are no words. I was about to say “it makes me want to laugh manically at what a huge success it all was!” but really I’m just sitting here crying because it could not have been more beautiful. Every detail and every moment planned with such care. But that moment in particular, and sharing it with all our family & friends who have shown us such love & support, was just unreal. I feel undeserving of it, but could not be happier and more blessed that of all the moments anyone could have on their wedding day, that one was ours. We will treasure it forever. And the photos of it? They’re to die for. My heart is full and so thankful for Molly—she made our day happen in all the ways we wanted it to. It was an absolute dream!

nt that mattered in the world. She sent me decor ideas and was very active in helping me figure out how to make my day perfect. She designed our favors herself and they were beautiful! She dealt with our vendors and helped to move our reception to a covered location when the weather looked bad. Molly made everything so much easier, by handling everything from talking to my florist, whom I didn't like talking to, to opening the doors for my entrance to walk down the aisle. Molly even got a reputable person to go to our apartment and take our dogs out during the ceremony! She made sure that my dad, who has terrible food allergies, got food he could eat at our reception, even though the vendor we were using couldn't guarantee clean food. She sent someone out especially for him! Our wedding would never have been what it was without her. Molly was the best money we spent! I would highly recommend her to everyone.

her only client and made my opinions/voice be heard. She stayed in constant communication and always made me feel like a priority. She was my most important investment in my wedding because she made a gorgeous day that I will never forget!

have gotten the best feedback. Not only did everyone love the event, the food, the drinks etc - they thought the venue, decorations, etc were the best they'd ever seen! It was PERFECT. If you are going to hire a wedding planner - hire Molly McKinley- she is incredible and honestly - she needs to charge more because she was worth more than double what we paid!!!!

t right in with us. She was like a sister to me and still is. We loved it! My wedding was far from ordinary. Molly had to build our wedding from the ground up...literally. There was so much planning involved and small details to think about. I would have NEVER been able to do on my own even with my mother's help. We were absolutely lost on what to do until Molly came into the picture. She recommended photographers, tent rentals, videographers, and etc. I would have never found any of my vendors on my own! Our wedding was in two well known blogs, Style Me Pretty being one of them. Once Molly figured out my style then it was easy (for me) from then on. I was not the easiest person to work with when it came to my wedding. I had very specific ideas in my head that Molly was able to bring to life for me. It was the MOST beautiful wedding I have ever seen. Everything that I wanted was at my wedding but it was so much more than that. I wish that I could do it all over again and have Molly as my coordinator. Molly is very sweet and somewhat quiet; however, she will get things done. She is very approachable and professional. It is very hard to coordinate with all the vendors but she did it. Some of them were not so easy to deal with but she handled them very well. She stood her ground when it was needed! There were times when I would be so stressed out but she would say "its completely fine, let me handle it!" I would think to myself man she doesn't show one ounce of anxiety and here I am being a nutcase! She was fabulous in the sense of her being able to calm me down. That to me is a true gift to have. You may be falling apart but she was always there to put the pieces together for you. I wish so much that my husband and I could go back and do it all over again. I had the ABSOLUTE time of my life and will always remember the hard work Molly put into it. She is truly the most raw, talented person I know. She is always happy and has a knack for dealing with all kinds of people. My family and I miss her to this day! We love you M2!!

would plan my wedding myself because I am "that" person. When I got engaged I started planning it immediately but felt overwhelmed. The last thing I wanted was too much Stress planning and on our wedding day. When I suggested to my friends and family I wanted to get a planner they were in shock. I prayed and prayed about it and decided that regardless of what people said I was going to get one because I felt that was the best decision for myself and the wedding. My prayers were answered with Molly McKinley. All of that pressure and stress immediately went away with my first conversation with Molly. Being the type of person I am, I had so many ideas and knew exactly what I wanted my "dream" wedding to be. The great thing about Molly is her one and only concern is the Bride and how to make her Wedding day The Best day Ever. She listened to every single idea and vision I had and put those into play on my wedding day. But also, Her ideas and visions as well. When my wedding came to life it was everything I have ever wanted thanks to Molly's creative talents and her listening to what I had wanted. During the whole planning process Molly was available anytime I needed her and was always in touch with me about ideas, meetings, vendors, etc. I knew I could count on Molly. We would have several meetings in person to discuss details and show each other pictures of wedding decor ideas and boy did I have a lot. She scheduled all of the meetings with all my vendors and referred the best ones to us. If I had questions or concerns Molly was there figuring them out with me. She made the wedding planning process so enjoyable because she handled everything for me. Molly has such a wonderful business ethic but she also makes you feel like you have known her for years. We immediately clicked and I felt like she was more my best friend than someone I had hired to do our wedding. The best thing about Molly is that you can put all of your Trust in her and not be disappointed. Our rehearsal was very well organized and she had no problem getting my group to listen to her direction. Our whole wedding party adored Molly and felt really comfortable knowing she was in charge. By the end of it everyone knew what they needed to do and It couldn't have gone smoother. Wedding day rolls around and you get to see Molly in her "natural habitat". If anyone was born to do weddings it's Molly McKinley. To say that my Wedding day was the most stress free and enjoyable day, that's an understatement. It literally could not have gone ANY better. Molly was there working with all the vendors, setting everything up, and doing the "dirty work". Once it was time for me to see everything I could not believe my eyes. It was literally something out of a fairytale and was everything I wished for and more, because of Molly. She will forever have a special place in my heart for how wonderful the whole experience was. Literally the best money spent on my wedding was the Wedding Planner, but not just any wedding planner. It has to be Molly McKinley. I will recommend her to anyone. The best thing you can do for yourself and for your wedding is to hire Molly.

st helpful e-mails that she had been sending at 2-3am with helpful tips and suggestions or links for where to purchase things on a budget. Besides Molly being amazing, creative, patient, adorable, helpful, and reliable- she felt like an honorary bridesmaid- more like a friend helping out than a planner pushing ideas around that I didn't want. She listened to every detail and made sure it was executed on the day of. She also was the most amazing problem solver and diffused many situations I would have been stressing over without her. She is so professional without being pushy or bossy. I knew she genuinely cared about my wedding when she would e-mail me pictures, ideas, floral arrangements, decor suggestions that went with my wedding all throughout the day. I would lay in bed at nights doing the typical bride worrying and text her at 2am and I ALWAYS got a response. Not only would she text back but she would follow up with links supporting the answer the next day if not right away. I never ever felt like I couldn't reach her or that I was bothering her, she really made me feel like a pampered bride. I had an awful venue/venue coordinator that made me want to cancel my wedding multiple times, but Molly took over and reinforced contract obligations to the venue that I overlooked - with all the stress I already had to deal with it was so nice to have someone worrying about the behind-the-scenes nastiness that was thrown in our way. The entire day before the wedding the Venue was bringing random new rules up and I didn't break a sweat at all- Molly was on it and taking care of everything before I even had to ask. I HIGHLY recommend Molly. She is worth every penny and I would never think twice about doing it again. I couldn't have done it without her. I knew she cared about the outcome of my wedding and it was very important to her that it was a success, unlike other coordinators I interviewed who could care less one way or another and charged for every single call or text. My wedding was the biggest event of my life and there's no way I could have done it without her.

ts and plans come to life, she kept us organized, made sure that everything was scheduled down to the minute, helped us streamline when things needed to be done, took over all communications with vendors and MOST of all made my wedding day so STRESS free! Molly met with my mom and I at the event facility on two occassions and corresponded through email and phone calls anytime we needed. The week before the wedding she had finalized all details. She was wonderful on the day of making sure that the wedding party knew exactly what was expected and keeping them on track with the timeline. My event would have never gone as smoothly as it did without Molly. Molly went above and beyond the service in which she was paid for. She was a huge part in making such a special day for me so absolutely wonderful.

he went so far above and beyond I still cannot thank her enough. She thought of every little detail so the entire day flowed seamlessly. I had multiple wedding vendors - people who do this sort of thing every day - tell me they had never seen a more organized wedding planner. She created a wedding timeline to send to all of my vendors and bridal party, called me with creative ideas for my reception, and managed to make the day stress-free for me and my entire family. Everyone says the best thing you can do for your wedding is hire a wedding planner, but I disagree - the best thing you can do is hire Molly. She will become your best friend and will literally be just as excited about your wedding as you are. I have never been more impressed by anyone; Molly's ability to combine professionalism with a personal touch is beyond compare.

e why I did not receive this work. A majority of the design ideas came from myself/pinterest and the vendors themselves. She did come up with a few minor details, but nothing I would pay $1500 for again. She did have several meetings with me, but again, none of her ideas really showcased during my wedding. She did help me with a DIY project, but nothing more complicated than what one of my friends could facilitate with. The wedding rehearsal was confusing. Granted it was raining, but she could not sustain people's attention or even command attention, despite also having a very young assistant with her, likely because she is very sweet and soft-spoken. On the day of the wedding, many small details were overlooked. She did not answer for phone after 4 phone calls when someone brought my dogs from home for pictures and didn't know where to take them, her assistant apparently told the wrong time to family members for our exit from the reception, only using 2 of the 15 lighters we bought for our sparkler exit, and despite several other minor errors that compiled to be pretty annoying, the worst was that she gave away parts of our centerpieces because she remembered me saying "I'd like to give them to family members a few weeks prior," but forgot the part where I said that "after I put our official photographs in them as a present." Perhaps she works better with someone that is less organized than I am. I commend myself for paying attention to details, timelines, etc., and so to have someone that has less of this quality I think caused conflict. If you're a loof with these details (no judgment) she may be good for you, maybe.