We had the absolute pleasure of working with Cari of Weddings by Wendy as our coordinator, and I truly cannot imagine having done it without her!
We had an intimate wedding of... 65 guests in a beautiful, light-filled chapel, with both our ceremony and reception taking place in the same room. With only a few hours at the venue, timing was everything. Between setup, the ceremony, the reception, and breakdown, we had a lot of moving pieces to coordinate in a very short window. Cari helped us map out a realistic timeline, customize it to our specific needs, and make sure every detail was accounted for.
On the wedding day, Cari was nothing short of amazing. She was organized, proactive, calm under pressure, and somehow seemed to be everywhere at once, taking care of anything and everything that needed to be done. She handled final vendor coordination, worked seamlessly with our family members who were helping with setup and breakdown, and even jumped in to help steam my mom's dress when we ran into trouble. Her creative thinking, flexibility, and attention to detail made all the difference.
One of my favorite moments was watching our one-year-old niece serve as our flower girl. We had no idea how she would handle walking down the aisle, but Cari managed to encourage her to carry a single petal down the aisle to her mom at the front of the chapel. It was the sweetest moment, and one we were lucky enough to capture on video. That little moment perfectly captures Cari's patience, adaptability, and ability to make things work, even when the outcome is uncertain.
Most importantly, Cari took every worry off my plate. We knew everything was being taken care of, and we were able to be fully present and enjoy our wedding day without a single concern. Her professionalism, warm personality, and genuine care made it so easy to trust her completely.
If you're considering Cari as your wedding planner or coordinator, don't hesitate. She has a way of whisking away all the problems you thought you had before they even become problems. We are so grateful for everything she did to make our wedding day feel effortless and special. We cannot recommend her enough!