Reviews of Always Yours Events (Event Planner)

Nicole Wineland-Thomson Fisher

It is hard to put into words how amazing Keri and the AYE are. Keri is so much more than a wedding planner; throughout the process she became a close friend and confidant that we relied on for everything. From transforming a tennis court into a luxury wedding venue to advising my mom on where to buy her spanx, she ensured we had the wedding of our dreams. It has been a few months since our wedding and we still hear from guests how flawless every detail was and most importantly, how much fun they had. Keri gave us the best weekend we could have ever asked for, it was simply everything we wanted and more. Hiring Keri was the best choice we made - we (and probably) all of our guests are clients for life now - we are just trying to figure out another event for her to plan!

Alexandra Crecelius

I mean, what can I really say. Our wedding was a dream and it was all possible because Keri made my vision to have a beautiful Charleston wedding a reality. Keri truly goes above and beyond for her couples. From the moment I hired her it's been nothing but smooth sailing. She makes wedding planning seem like a breeze when I know she's working endless hours with vendors and putting in so much time to make it all perfect. I don't know how she does it! Keri outdid herself with our day and then some! If you're looking for a planner who cares about the small details and the beauty of the your day Keri is the one you need to hire...ASAP! She's the best in the business and I know because I'm a wedding photographer myself and super picky about the vendors I hired for my special day. Keri, thank you for being an amazing friend, an incredible planner and most of all a calming presence on our wedding day. There will never be enough words to describe all you did for us. WE LOVE YOU! -Carly and Jon

Carly Yarbrow

Keri is a godsend. I hired a planner because I had past work experience in planning large-scale events so I was aware of the logistical tangle that managing dozens of vendors always is, and I didn’t want to worry about any of those details leading up to my wedding. But I specifically chose Keri because of her warm personality, professionalism, and impeccably creative design eye! I’ve been in weddings where the morning of the wedding is pure pandemonium with bridesmaids rushing around to get everything where it needs to be, carrying around boxes of ceremony programs and boutineers, while still doing hair and makeup and unable to spend any quality time with the bride. Thanks to Keri, I was able to spend the full morning with my mom, sister, and closest friends while sipping champagne, listening to music, and laughing - Keri is worth the investment for that moment alone, but the benefits go way beyond that! Planning our wedding with Keri felt like planning with one of my closest friends. She got to know my husband and I quickly, making us feel so special and comfortable, and then seamlessly weaved the details of our story into our wedding design. Our guests were stunned by how gorgeous the wedding was - from the flowers to the stationery to the table settings to the ice cream bar for dessert! It was a dream I couldn’t have dreamt up on my own. Maybe most importantly, I spent the weeks and days leading up to my wedding celebrating with friends and family instead of pouring over contracts and credit card authorization forms. Even the day before, when we decided last minute to be extra careful and book an additional bus for guest transportation, Keri took care of everything while I could focus on getting ready for my rehearsal. Like I said - a godsend! My parents and I often said “Can you imagine doing this without Keri?!” during the planning process, and the answer was always a confident “No!”

Sarah Bolt

Keri and the Always Yours team are true professionals. We never expected to hire a wedding planner, but when COVID-19 forced us to drastically change our plans, Keri's offer to help was just what we needed. In hindsight, we should have made the investment with her from the very beginning. Keri takes the time to understand what you want most from your big day, and turns abstract thoughts into strategic execution; she asks all the right questions and future proofs every plan; and, she knows how to lean on and push your vendors for a seamless event. The combination of her creativity and experience delivered us a day that exceeded every expectation. I promise you, planning a wedding is going to be stressful and having Keri to provide the assurance, guidance and enthusiasm is worth every penny. She's the best of the best and we are so grateful for her!

Courtney

Honestly, I have no idea how anyone with a full time job can plan a wedding without a planner. For me, it seemed impossible and like a 2nd job (no thanks). How is it supposed to be fun when you’re literally keeping track of an insane amount of details and vendors all while making phone calls on your lunch break? Not only was I super overwhelmed with what the process entailed, but my fiancé and I decided to have a destination wedding in Delray Beach, FL since it’s a special place to us as a couple. Living in New England, you can imagine the additional stress I was prepared to feel until we made the BEST DECISION EVER and booked Keri to be our wedding planner. Her swoonworthy Instagram had me at hello and it seemed like she could turn every single wedding into the most beautiful fête all while infusing each couple’s distinct personalities into their celebrations from start to finish. Like, is she a magician?! Not only did Keri have an unmatched sense of style, but her process made me the most mellow bride-chilla ever (nobody – including my super grateful fiancé -- could believe how cool as a cucumber I was from start to finish)! Her 50+ page design plan that addressed every aspect of our wedding day brought me to literal tears. The level of customization communicated an event that was so us, it couldn’t have been presented to any other couple and our wedding felt the exact same way. Goodbye cookie cutter anything! Keri – we could never have had a wedding without you (let alone a destination wedding). Your guidance and spot on vision made planning a joy and now, I can say from experience you are even more talented than I assumed. Your process, your style and your ability to oversee the insane amount of details while staying calm and poised AND keeping us laughing are just a few of the things that make you the absolute best person a bride could ever have by her side. Thank you for giving us the best day of our lives, a wedding that was so Alex & Cris from start to finish. We love you!!!

Hilary Low

Words cannot even begin to describe how grateful we are to have worked with Keri! She went absolutely above and beyond for us throughout our entire wedding planning journey. Her attention to detail is amazing and she brought our vision to life perfectly!!! I am so grateful that we found Keri because honestly, I don’t know what we would have done without her. The second we interviewed her, we just clicked and I knew right then that we would be a perfect fit. She is so nice, calming, easy to work with, organized and flexible! She was always willing to meet to discuss vendors, ideas, planning details, budget, florals, etc. With 6 months to go, we increased our guest count and changed rooms within our venue (crazy right!!!). Keri did not even skip a beat and went right to work ensuring that our vision was still brought to life in the new space. Honestly, I was speechless the day of the wedding, seeing everything that Keri had planned. The day was beyond magical and flawless! I tend to become a little OCD and high strung in stressful situations, but I was extremely calm the weekend of our wedding, because I had complete trust in Keri and knew she had planned a flawless wedding. We cannot recommend Keri enough! She was the BEST decision we ever made!

Janine Steinhauser

This is a 15-star wedding planning company! I saw Keri's work first hand at the RoseCliff Mansion in Newport last Friday. The bridal party standing in front of the mansion lined up for photos, along with the floral decor, the Rolls Royce, and 3 white trolleys looked like the cover of a bridal magazine. Upon returning the passengers at the end of the night with Keri's seamless flow of trolleys going to hotels, the guests raved about the food, music, lighting, and how well this was planned. Keri is top notch!

Russ Matuszek

I tell everyone the same thing: there is absolutely no way we could have pulled off our extraordinary wedding day without Keri. We feel very fortunate to have found her and I would recommend her end-to-end planning services to anyone looking to have a stellar experience on their wedding day. Keri Ketterer is one of those rare talents who is both an incredible wedding planner AND event designer – this lady is truly the whole package! My husband and I had a vision for our destination wedding in Ogunquit, ME that was very meaningful to us and Keri worked tirelessly to make it a reality. From start to finish, she was professional, thorough, and incredibly thoughtful. She was easily accessible throughout the process and helped us build a stellar list of vendors, a minute-by-minute timeline and a swoon-worthy design plan – all while keeping us well within our budget. My family and friends were in awe of her work and could not stop raving about her after the wedding. It is so evident that this is Keri's true passion, which is such a pleasure to witness. I was absolutely not a stressed out bride on my wedding day. I felt truly relaxed (and ready to marry my groom!) because I knew Keri would be there running the show.

Brittany Crowe

If there is any investment that is beyond worth it, it's Keri. Hands down. When Greg and I were planning our wedding we knew before we even picked a date that we wanted to work with Keri. Over the years of drooling through her social feeds and watching the unbelievable wedding designs unfold, I just knew she was the right fit for our dream wedding. Even for Greg, who has been in the wedding industry for over a decade and filmed hundreds of weddings (he's really seen it all), knew without hesitation that Keri would craft a memorable and unique day for us that would feel 100% ours. We had always wanted a small, intimate wedding, and when we started talking to Keri about our overall vision we were just instantly in sync with one another. Her attention to detail, honesty, impeccable taste, kindness, generosity, and endless dedication to our day went above and beyond. She took ideas we could only describe verbally and made them not only come to life but go beyond what we ever thought possible. Over the year we worked together on our wedding she became a dear friend that was eager to learn about not just the overall vision but the tiny details that were important to us, even down to helping design the tiny favors and staying up late to hand tie each and every bow! When COVID caused us to pivot our wedding location, we were out of the country feeling completely lost and concerned about our plan. However, I've never felt more confident and positive after our numerous conversations with Keri. She instantly sprung into action, coming up with a totally new location, coordinating all the details with vendors, and made us feel completely reassured. In the end, the design ended up being perfection in the new location. Truth be told, our tent absolutely floored both of us and we were in tears the first time we saw it. It was better than we could have ever imagined and it was ALL because of Keri. If you're looking for someone who will literally and honestly pour their heart into your wedding day, it's Keri and the Always Yours team. We feel incredibly thankful, honored, and lucky to have had her for our wedding and to now call her one of our close friends. Keri--we adore you! <3