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We had the absolute pleasure of working with Kelsey as our wedding planner for our big day on September 2nd at the breathtaking Southall Farm in Franklin, Tennessee. We can honestly say, she was nothing short of amazing.
Planning a wedding from across the pond in Scotland could have easily been overwhelming, but from the very first interaction, Kelsey made everything feel effortless. She is incredibly organized, professional, and passionate about what she does. One of the things we appreciated most was how thoughtfully she guided us through every decision, especially when it came to the table settings and overall aesthetic of the day. Every detail was thought through with such care and precision that we were able to enjoy the planning process rather than stress about it.
From the moment we landed in Tennessee, Kelsey had everything perfectly in place. She was always one step ahead — anticipating needs, solving problems before they arose, and ensuring every little detail was taken care of. Her familiarity with Southall and all the local vendors was a huge asset; she knew the venue inside out and made it all come together flawlessly. The wedding day itself was simply magical.
Thanks to Kelsey, the entire day flowed beautifully. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing — we were able to relax, soak in every moment, and fully enjoy what turned out to be the most perfect day/ days of our lives. Everything looked stunning, everyone felt cared for, and every moment was just right.
We truly cannot thank Kelsey enough for giving us the wedding of our dreams. Her warmth, calm presence and continuous check ins made all the difference. If you're getting married anywhere I would not look past Kelsey!
We are both extremely lucky to have found her and have her by our side.
-Hayley + Austin
Photo by Ricky Ballie
Photo by The Brocoffs
Hiring Kelsey and her team at KRD was the best decision we made for our wedding!
Kelsey is professional, kind, curious, speedy, thorough, detail-oriented, and she will not quit until you are satisfied with every aspect of your special day! I could not believe how much of the planning was so easy to follow-- her resources and process are flawless-- would not change a thing! We loved getting to know Kelsey and her team as well as the vendors that she works closely with, like Brocoff Photography and Something Lettered Designs-- everyone was so sweet and beyond exceptional at their profession.
It's a classic cliché phrase, but it's true: Our wedding was the best day of our lives, and we have Kelsey and team to thank for helping us to make our dreams a reality! I will refer her to all of my newly-engaged friends! Thank you, Kelsey!
-Tyra + Nick
"Weddings can be stressful. As the groom, I probably had less stress than my bride, but I had my share of worries nonetheless. Coordinating vendors, picking the right groomsman suits, and selecting the song for your first dance are just the beginning. Once you get through the planning stages, you're worried about sketchy seating arrangements, wardrobe malfunctions, and getting through the vows without an embarrassing voice crack. During these moments of stress, I'm reminded of why you absolutely need a wedding coordinator. Especially a professional, patient, and downright cool person like Kelsey. Kelsey helped tremendously in the planning stages of our wedding, but where she truly became invaluable was during our wedding weekend.
Flowers and silverware decisions aside, I added a little snag to the wedding weekend. The day before the wedding I awoke with pretty terrible stomach pain. It's a common occurrence and I knew I needed to go to the hospital. Eventually, I was admitted to the hospital an hour before the rehearsal dinner and was told I would need to stay overnight. We were scared, stressed, nervous, and had no clue how to handle the situation. This was certainly above-and-beyond the job description of any wedding coordinator. Thankfully, Kelsey was a rock star. She stayed positive and relaxed, while offering solutions and keeping the mood light. We discussed back up plans in the event that I didn't get to leave the hospital in time. Luckily, I was released just a few hours before the ceremony, and we had the most incredible wedding – in large part due to Kelsey’s resourcefulness, confidence, and compassion.
Something crazy is bound to happen during your wedding. You'd be lucky to have someone as poised and experienced as Kelsey in your corner. "
-Wes + Anna
We cannot say enough great things about Kelsey. She is so thorough in explaining and responds to emails/texts/calls with extreme punctuality.. A+ on communication in general. Beyond that her knowledge and relationships in this industry allow for her to move and advise confidently which was super calming to us, especially with heightened emotions around the whole wedding and planning process.
Being a bride wasn’t my favorite thing in the entire world, Kelsey rode the roller coaster of emotions right there with me and made me feel understood, comfortable and confident in the decisions we made along the way. She had an emotional intelligence and wealth of empathy that I didn’t know we would need so much of during the whole process. Any idea, question or wild hair that we threw Kelsey’s way was never met with anything but a willingness and excitement to explore. She never made us feel like we were being a bother (which is saying something for how much we communicated).
Kelsey is a true professional. We would recommend her a million times over to anyone planning a wedding or any special event.
-Marissa + Connor
Kelsey, my wedding planner, was an absolute dream to work with. From the very beginning, she took the time to truly understand my vision and bring it to life in a way that felt effortless and even more beautiful than I had imagined. Her attention to detail, organization, and ability to anticipate every need made the entire planning process smooth and stress-free.
On the day of the wedding, Kelsey and her team worked behind the scenes flawlessly, making sure everything ran seamlessly. I never had to worry about a single thing—every detail was handled with such precision that all I had to do was soak in the magic of the day. She made me feel like a true celebrity, ensuring that my husband and I could be fully present and enjoy every moment. I can’t imagine my wedding day without her, and I’ll forever be grateful for the care and expertise she poured into making it absolutely perfect.
-Brittanie + Tristan
Photo by Danielle Poff Photography
"We utilized Kelsey for her full coordination services and we couldn't have made a better decision to book her! She was incredibly professional, kind, and responsive to every question we had during the planning process. With her experience, she provided me with numerous tips to save money along the way, which was super important to me on my budget. On the wedding day itself, it felt like everything flowed seamlessly, but I know it was Kelsey orchestrating everything that made it go off without a hitch. She was so accommodating with last minute changes and worked extremely well with communicating them to the other vendors such as our photographer and DJ. I think the best thing about her is that I could trust her! If there was a small issue on the wedding day (and I now know there were several!) she didn't run to me with every concern. She made a decision with my best interests in mind and kept the day moving smoothly so that my husband and I could enjoy the day without any problems. Everything about our day was absolutely perfect and I know it was because Kelsey was the backbone of it."
-Elyse + Jake