Molly McKinley Designs

ey helped guide us through the planning process, connected us with awesome vendors, and treated our wedding weekend like it was their own. Not only were they professional and helpful every step of the way, but they were also genuinely fun to be around and quickly became our friends. Thanks to them, we were able to enjoy the entire weekend and not feel overwhelmed, and are able to look back on a perfect wedding weekend.

and professionalism of the team was so appreciated. Everything ran so smoothly - even wedding guests noticed how everything just flowed perfectly. They also handled our rehearsal dinner, which was executed flawlessly! I would recommend Molly McKinley Designs team to any couple who wants to enjoy their engagement and let a team of professionals handle all the many small details and put on the perfect wedding weekend!

better match when contacting Molly - her vision and presentation is beyond what we could have ever imagined. Becca was our planner and the planning process and our wedding day could not have gone any more smoothly than it did. She was meticulous in every aspect of the day, thinking of the smallest details that have flown over my head, and had everything/everyone prepared. Molly and Becca took all of our ideas (some a little crazy) and brought them to life for the perfect day. We did not stress one minute with them at our sides at rehearsal or our wedding day. Our guests were beyond impressed with their hard work ethic and professionalism. Not only are they extremely talented but they are two of the kindest people and honestly a pleasure to work with. We are so thankful our path crossed with theirs and I don't know what we would have done without them! It's a great thing to be able to call them friends and still have their utmost support!

tood my vision to and could make it come to life. Molly's love for beauty and design talents really shine through. The vendors she recommended worked well together and definitely lived up to our expectations! It was evident that Molly had cultivated relationships and set the right expectations with all of them. Couldn't recommend them enough!

hat go in to pulling-off a wedding. You might think you can handle all these details yourself and that you don’t need a planner, but let’s face it: you can’t. If you don’t have someone by your side laser-focused on your vision, you’re going to get overwhelmed, stressed out and distracted from the thing that maters most: your marriage. Molly built a plan that accommodated all the details so my wife and I could focus on preparing for our new season of life that lasts longer than an eight-hour evening. Molly and her dynamic team proved our vision for a sentimental backyard wedding could be executed beyond our wildest dreams. Through diligent budgeting, beautiful design and an incredibly talented team, trust Molly to take you on a journey and take care of your day so you can simply focus on the beginning of the rest of your life. My wife and I are very grateful for Molly, her friendship and her team that helped produced our wedding day and the memories we will cherish for a lifetime. Cheers!

tions! I highly reccomend to all newly engaged brides to check her out :)

fortless to work with, kept us on budget and on schedule, and knew all the best vendors to work with based on our inspiration. Because of them, our weekend went off without a hitch and months later we're still receiving compliments. Happy to share further details if you'd like to contact me directly!! ingcrawford@gmail.com

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the Wedding. But the day of the Wedding she was perfection, her attention to detail and keeping everyone calm and focused is what I think sets her apart. Everyone who had anything to do with the Wedding commented on how great she was. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a Wedding Coordinator.

re was something to worry about. She has amazing relationships with the vendors around Atlanta and worked seamlessly with everyone. I can't recommend her highly enough. HIRE HER!!

mend not only getting a coordinator, but getting Molly specifically. She's fantastic and super fun! Would recommend to anyone! :)

ving her on the wedding day to organize all of us was key to an easy beautiful flawless wedding.

mpetitively. I would highly recommend to anyone needing services for your coming event. We will be using her for our next wedding, when we get there.

g up to the wedding, but the actual day ran so smoothly and turned out beautifully thanks to them. Molly doesn't miss a detail and I absolutely loved the way our wedding turned out. She is so knowledgeable about all of the vendors in the area and truly helped us have our dream wedding while staying on budget. I had so much fun working with the whole team and would recommend them to anyone!

she handled them expertly and made sure we had the best day ever. Couldn't recommend her and her team enough!

ome true. Elisabeth understood my point of view and helped me achieve my goals. She also talked me off the ledge when I would have nervous breakdowns from stress and was my "person" I could turn to throughout the whole process. Elisabeth and Molly took care of all the behind the scene mishaps and issues and I did not know about anything... it was literally amazing to be able to enjoy this day I worked so hard for and know they would handle every situation in a professional manner. Molly's smile is so infectious and seriously made me so calm the day of my wedding. My mom had some issues behind the scenes after all was said and done and they were gracious enough to help her through it even after the wedding. I can not say enough about how truly professional and caring this team is. They really see your vision and make it come to life. They are so quick to respond and and help answer your questions and I 100% could NOT have done it without them. Thank you all so so so much!!!!

h how my wedding turned out, I would recommend her HIGHLY to anyone!!!

ing process and did a great job keeping everything organized and, most importantly, on budget! She made the planning process one that we were actually able to enjoy and not be stressed out trying to figure out all the tiny little details. On our wedding day she made sure everything went smoothly and went above and beyond my expectations! I HIGHLY recommend Molly, she is not only great at what she does but she's an awesome person and so much fun to get to know!!

it over to her the last few weeks. I never worried about anything because I knew Elisabeth had it taken care of. I had originally hired another planner who had to cancel, and Elisabeth stepped in on her referral. I can not imagine my wedding without her. She was amazing! I can say it now. Nothing went wrong on my wedding day and that is thanks to her

ultimately making it happen. She is solutions-oriented and does not even come to you with the problem until she knows what the resolution will be. She completely embraced my winter theme wedding and paired me with vendors whom she knew would fit my personality, fit my groom's personality, and ultimately would see me as a friend and not just another bride. Her thoughtfulness and patience, however, is what stood out to me most. On the day of my wedding she noticed that I never bought a guestbook. Instead of alarming me and bringing this up, she stealthily asked my mother for book recommdations and set off to buy the most beautiful hardcover copy of Pride and Prejudice. Guests loved finding their favorite quotes and ultimately signing on the pages that meant they thought would mean the most to us. She never expected thanks for this gesture and didn't even notify us that she had done this. When my husband and I got home after the wedding to open gifts and put items away, we were pleasantly surprised to find the book tucked away in our belongings. Molly is one of the most hardest workers I have ever met and much of it is because she loves what she does. She works to make your day unforgettable and certainly makes it happen!

ake everything go just as planned. We didn't have to worry about a thing thanks to Molly and her assistant. It was truly amazing thanks to her!

to putting together our reception layout options and all the month-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!

e she works with. You'll hear this from brides, of course, but what 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.

ion and very creative when it came to implementing it! All of our 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!

ed! Elisabeth's calm and confident personality was exactly what 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!!

had every detail down for our big day. We were truly in the best 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!!!

d, ha!) my high aesthetic expectations, helping me achieve exactly 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!

ion for what she does shines through in all stages of the planning process. The best decision we made was choosing her as our full service planner! She is absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend her!

and she was constantly reassuring. She's extremely organized and 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!!

detail, we were able to enjoy every minute of the wedding. What a night! Molly's the best!

erfectly! She spends so much time with you and you can tell she 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.

n’t think you do in the beginning. One is your future husband (obviously) 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

you so much Molly!

tures to your team, but I was amazed to see you at work. While remaining 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

lly is the most genuine, honest person i have ever met. Her professionalism 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

only did she go above and beyond what I expected in every possible 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!

and ultimately, decided it was necessary. After meeting with several 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.

I needed a professional planner for the year leading up to the 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!!

e it so easy to just sit back, enjoy and have fun! She tailored 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.

oblems. she was the perfect fit for Jon and I and we loved everything she did for us. I couldn't be happier with her, she literally is the best ever!!!! Love this girl!

edding planning so much fun! She always has great suggestions but 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.

booking vendors and she was personally very helpful to me with 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.

up to the wedding, Molly worked alongside me to plan the perfect 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.

ering all emails and she met with me numerous times to discuss things 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