When Laura Carter and Kirsty Wilson were approached by a friend last summer to rescue her from wedding stress, they were only too happy to help.
Through this, the pair discovered their shared passion for coordinating wedding details and stage managing a couple’s big day. Soon, Kay&Elle was born.
“Before this, we didn’t know that wedding coordinators existed,” says Kirsty, “But it’s becoming quite a big thing.”
As she and Laura explain, coordinators differ from the wedding planners many of us are familiar with in several ways. For one, they usually don’t start working with a couple until later in the planning process, once signed vendor contracts are in place. This makes them ideal for budget-conscious couples.
“We find the couples we work with are the ones who can do it all, but then they get overwhelmed at the six week mark,” says Laura.
Often these DIY couples know right off the bat that they’ll want help near the wedding date, so book Kay&Elle ahead of time.
“They say, ‘We’re probably going to need you eventually so let’s book now’,” laughs Kirsty.
For a full wedding day management package, they meet with couples several times in the six weeks leading up to the wedding, and often attend rehearsal events. Then, the day of, they stay for ten hours of on-site management to make sure everything goes perfectly.
In the past, this has included everything from writing an MC speech at the rehearsal dinner for someone who was going to “wing it” at the wedding reception, to making sure the bridal party got to the limo on time.
Friends and family members of the bride and groom also appreciate their services, as they are often asked to contribute a lot of effort to wedding preparations.
“We think family and friends should be able to enjoy the day as well,” Laura says.
For couples who just need some advice, they are happy to chat for an hour or two as consultants and share some of their favourite hidden gems in the city.
No matter the level of assistance, Kay&Elle’s creativity, care, and ability to handle crises will help keep your wedding on track, and your enjoyment front and centre.
Oh and did I mention that they were just named Edmonton’s most popular new wedding planner by Wedding Industry Experts Awards. For more information, please visit www.kayandelleweddings.com . And check out their feature on the Special Event Rentals blog .
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