Kelley Cannon Events

I used Kelley Cannon for day-of wedding coordination and I can’t write enough good things about her and her company. From day one, I was impressed by her knowledge, professionalism, and down-to-earth nature. When I told my fiancé I wanted to get a day-of coordinator, he responded that it was a waste of money. However, after the wedding was all said and done, he kept saying what a good idea getting help was. We both were pretty impressed by how much she actually helped us and set our mind at ease. We didn’t really have to think about anything other than enjoying our day. She was able to handle whatever was thrown at her (and there were some obstacles) with ease and made everything run seamlessly. What I valued the most was that she spoke on my behalf to vendors and asked questions I didn’t even know I should ask. That was EXTREMELY helpful. Overall, I feel like Kelley Cannon Events was the best vendor I chose.

I used Kelley Cannon for day-of wedding coordination and I can’t write enough good things about her and her company. From day one, I was impressed by her knowledge, professionalism, and down-to-earth nature. When I told my fiancé I wanted to get a day-of coordinator, he responded that it was a waste of money. However, after the wedding was all said and done, he kept saying what a good idea getting help was. We both were pretty impressed by how much she actually helped us and set our mind at ease. We didn’t really have to think about anything other than enjoying our day. She was able to handle whatever was thrown at her (and there were some obstacles) with ease and made everything run seamlessly. What I valued the most was that she spoke on my behalf to vendors and asked questions I didn’t even know I should ask. That was EXTREMELY helpful. Overall, I feel like Kelley Cannon Events was the best vendor I chose.

Kelley Cannon is the best wedding planner ever! We only had three months to plan our wedding and would never have been able to pull it off without her. Her attention to detail, responsiveness and down to earth personality made the whole experience enjoyable. Kelley went above and beyond our expectations and she does a great job of taking the stress out of planning. All of her vendor recommendations were excellent. She’s so creative and does a fabulous job taking your vision and making it reality. My husband (so fun to say that now) and I couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out and would absolutely recommend her services. Not only will you be happy, you’ll feel like you’ve made a great friend along the way.

We hired Kristen at Kelly Cannon’s events for our day of coordinator and were so thankful that we did. As Kristen and Kelly explained to us, having an event coordinator the day of is like having insurance that your wedding goes well. That is exactly what Kristen did for us. Towards the day of we were beginning to get more and more worried that our on sight coordinator at our hotel would be able to handle everything we had planned. We wanted to make sure that there was someone there at our rehearsal to tell us were to stand and what to do. We also wanted to make sure that my family and I wouldn’t be stressed out the day of with talking to vendors and putting out fires. Because of Kristen I had no idea about any drama going on behind the scenes. She texted me and my husband separately that morning to make sure we were ok. The entire day I was stress free because Kristen was off talking care of EVERYTHING. She helped to gather my family when it was needed, talked to the vendors at the end of the night to take care of payments, and was constantly checking up on me. My mother my husband and I were thrilled that Kristen was there to make our day stress free.

Everyone needs Kelley Cannon and her team at Kelley Cannon Events in their life. My husband and I met Kelley and Carla at a wedding event a month before we were engaged and the minute we were engaged we called Kelley and hired her for partial planning. Kelley made planning the wedding so easy. I am a slight control freak and Kelley was able to talk me off the crazy ledge more than a few times. We found our photography (Anne Robert Photography –BEST.PHOTOGRAPHER.EVER) and our florist (Wicked Willow –awesome flowers-no really they were amazing!) through her. The weekend of the wedding I had nothing to do but show up with a manicure. Everyone kept asking how I was so calm and my response was, “I have Kelley”. I never had to worry about anything. Kelley saved the day with my escort cards and they were amazing. The morning of my wedding my biggest concern was making sure I had breakfast for the girls in the suite. I literally had no worries; Kelley called in the morning to check on my, called and confirmed all my vendors and kept everyone on time. I got to sit back with a glass of champagne and just enjoy my day. At the wedding Carla made sure I got a bite to eat, helped with my bustle, and pretty much made sure that no one and nothing bothered me. Kelley Cannon Events is needed for each and every wedding.

Everyone needs Kelley Cannon and her team at Kelley Cannon Events in their life. My husband and I met Kelley and Carla at a wedding event a month before we were engaged and the minute we were engaged we called Kelley and hired her for partial planning. Kelley made planning the wedding so easy. I am a slight control freak and Kelley was able to talk me off the crazy ledge more than a few times. We found our photography (Anne Robert Photography –BEST.PHOTOGRAPHER.EVER) and our florist (Wicked Willow –awesome flowers-no really they were amazing!) through her. The weekend of the wedding I had nothing to do but show up with a manicure. Everyone kept asking how I was so calm and my response was, “I have Kelley”. I never had to worry about anything. Kelley saved the day with my escort cards and they were amazing. The morning of my wedding my biggest concern was making sure I had breakfast for the girls in the suite. I literally had no worries; Kelley called in the morning to check on my, called and confirmed all my vendors and kept everyone on time. I got to sit back with a glass of champagne and just enjoy my day. At the wedding Carla made sure I got a bite to eat, helped with my bustle, and pretty much made sure that no one and nothing bothered me. Kelley Cannon Events is needed for each and every wedding.

Kelley herself worked with us on the Full Planning Package for our wedding. She was amazing! My husband and I agree that our wedding was perfect, and much of that credit goes to Kelley. She was professional and responsible, yet friendly and fun to work with. She suggested great vendors and was open to people and places we suggested that she'd never worked with before. Hiring Kelley will only mean good things for your special day.

We worked with Kristen as a day-of-coordinator and we couldn't have been more impressed with her work. Hiring Kristen was one of the best decisions we made and it was money incredibly well spent because it allowed us to enjoy the day and not worry about the details and little issues that inevitably came up. She provided much needed advice and took over managing the contracts right before the wedding, which allowed us to focus on the fun parts. The weather did not cooperate with us on the day of the wedding (it was freezing and raining), and she seamlessly came up with a great way of rearranging our space to accommodate all the events inside (and quickly learned how to operate gas tent heaters). We forgot a basket to put cards in, and, again, she came to the rescue and came up with a solution on her own. The cupcake store tried to deliver the cupcakes to the billing address instead of the wedding venue, and again, Kristen worked all of that out, and the cupcakes were there when they needed to be. Her demeanor is perfect for dealing with stressed out people and testy family members. According to my now husband (!!!), Kristen was organized, thorough, detail-oriented, and reliable, and she was the most value-added vendor.

We worked with Karla from Kelley Cannon Events for day of coordination and could not have been more pleased. From the minute we met Karla, she was available to provide guidance, advice and experience on every aspect of the wedding. While most of the big decisions were made when we started working with her, Karla took the time to learn all the details of our wedding vision and become familiar with our vendors/contracts so she could ensure that our wedding day was fabulous - and it was! We had a rainy, cold day but Karla was prepared and took charge in making sure all of the vendors knew the details for our plan b. As a bride, I didn't have to worry about anything - not when the car service got in accident, not when flowers were missing, not when the tent starting leaking...Karla rose to every challenge and thanks to her and our other wonderful vendors every detail of our wedding was perfect! I would highly recommend working with Karla and Kelley Cannon Events for day of coordination - she will make certain you have the wedding you've always wanted!

Kelley was AMAZING! I had originally hired her for day-of planning, but after my venue fell through - my husband and I opted for the full wedding planning package. Kelley was ALWAYS available and quick to respond. She took on the tasks I didn't want anything to do with and let me have fun with the creative details I loved. She negotiated on my behalf, reviewed contracts, made suggestions for sticky family issues and organized EVERYTHING the day of the wedding. If something went wrong that day - I didn't have a clue until it was already resolved and the day had come and gone! Thanks Kelley!

We cannot speak highly enough of both Karla Mitchell and Kelley of Kelley Cannon Events, We were lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with both Karla as our full planner and wedding designer and with Kelley for our day-of coordination. Kelley and Karla are both joys to work with independently, but together they are a dream team. Karla’s professionalism and attention to detail blew me away from the beginning of the process and bear in mind, dear reader, that dealing with me as a bride was no small task. I was probably a wedding planner’s worst nightmare, as I was nervous, indecisive and upon getting engaged, I had not thought for a single minute about what our wedding might be like; in a word, totally clueless. Not to mention that I knew we would have a limited budget to contend with as well as the fact that we decided in February that we wanted to get married in July of the same year. So when I finally sat down with Karla to start the planning process, I was a fragile pile of neuroses, lost adrift in a sea of bridal magazines. Karla assured me that she was there to help and was able from the start to ask the most targeted questions that helped both me and my then- fiancé figure out exactly what kind of wedding day we really wanted. It seemed that without us really knowing where we were going, Karla immediately “got” what was really important to us as well as the look and feel that fit us as a couple. With a concept in mind, Karla dove into planning an overall design by building a mood board that included the elements of the wedding we hoped to achieve. She was skilled at making thoughtful suggestions of things we might like and was able to amazingly bring to life all of our ideas and wants. Karla has a true eye for thoughtful, savvy design and considers even the tiniest of details. I can’t tell you how many guests commented on how beautiful our whole wedding was; a few commented that they had the feeling they were in a picturesque ad, as everything was so fresh and thoughtfully planned. In the weeks after our wedding, I would sometimes glance at the final style board Karla designed and marvel at how the day truly ended up looking and feeling exactly how we had envisioned it and it was all thanks to Karla’s hard work. At the same time, Karla was crucial at every logistical step. Karla has a no-nonsense approach to planning especially when it comes to selecting vendors. Karla always had our budget in mind and helped navigate us to the best vendors for us. She reviewed and kept our contracts, helped remind us of deadlines and proactively dealt with contacting and following up with all vendors saving me an enormous amount of time and stress. Leading up to the wedding, Karla coordinated with the vendors to ensure a smooth day so that I did not have to worry about a thing. It was so invaluable to know that everything was taken cared of and that all I had to do was enjoy the special day. As our day-of coordinator, Kelley was the first to arrive at our venue and the last to leave, making sure that everything was on time, in place and that everyone was happy. It was a joy and such a comfort having her there. Overall, we could not have had the truly fabulous wedding we had without Karla and Kelley and recommend them to everyone we know!!!

To say our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without Karla wouldn’t do justice to her performance. From the moment that I met with her and Kelley, I knew that I would be hiring Kelley Cannon Events. During the initial meetings, they made me feel at ease, as if I was chatting with old friends. Karla immediately demonstrated professionalism, enthusiasm and incredible attention to detail. I hired Karla as my day-of coordinator, but the effort that she put in throughout the whole process far exceeded my expectations. Karla was responsive to e-mails months before the wedding, and reached out frequently to check in and gather information. She even came with us to the venue for a vendor walkthrough about a month prior to the wedding, and also ran the rehearsal the day prior to the wedding. She coordinated with all of our vendors, saving so much time, energy, and headache. Karla took ownership of the schedules for the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception, always accommodating what worked best for me, my husband and family. Every step of the way I felt like I was working with my older sister, as she guided us through the various decisions that needed to be made. At the event, my husband and I did not have to worry about any details. Karla made sure we were where we needed to be at the right time – I can’t imagine who would have handled all of these items had we not hired her. Karla made demands of vendors the day of the wedding that we found out about only after everything was over – she handled everything from air conditioning issues to a damaged wedding cake. She even dealt with vases that needed to be returned to the florist the following day. I highly recommend Karla for whatever level of service you need. This was the best decision we made as it relates to wedding planning. She exceeded our expectations, and will exceed yours as well. I’m looking forward to seeing Kelley Cannon Events at the wedding of one of my best friends in fall 2012!

Kelley of Kelley Cannon Events was an absolute rock-star planner. She was so responsive, so supportive, so creative, and so enthusiastic, and she really brought together a team of vendors that made our wedding day just perfect. It was gorgeous, it was fun, and it was low-stress because I knew she had everything under control. Kelley set up and attended every appointment with me (even picked me up from the metro for some since I don't have a car!), gave great advice when I had etiquette questions, and in general was just a delight to work with. I recommend her whole-heartedly!! (She was also one of the most affordable planners we interviewed, so you will get a big bang for your buck!)

Kelley Cannon was our amazing wedding planner! We hired Kelley for her "Day of Coordination" service and we could not imagine our wedding without her. Kelley made our wedding day so memorable and, more importantly, stress-free! We met with Kelley several times before our wedding day. She was quick to respond to our emails and calls. In addition, Kelley provided us with a lot of ideas that were "outside of the box". When you're planning for a wedding (especially for 230 guests!), it's easy to forget the simple things. Kelley was there to put things into perspective for us and she gave us a lot of wonderful, easy, and affordable ideas for our wedding. We felt so comfortable with Kelley because she was always there for guidance and support. Kelley's focus and attention to detail are remarkable. She contacted all of our vendors to ensure that everything was in order for the wedding day. She went above and beyond her call of duty. Our friends and family noticed Kelley's "behind the scene" work and commented on how wonderful she is. We have already referred Kelley to other friends who are getting married in the DC area. She truly loves her work and is an incredible person. We could not have asked for a better wedding planner. Kelley Cannon Events was the best wedding investment we made!

I cannot recommend Kelley Cannon Events highly enough! I heard about Kelley through a co-worker who was getting married a month before me, and I'm so lucky I did. As my partner and I already lived together and had a child together, we did not plan a long engagement or over the top celebration. But we still wanted a lovely day in a beautiful place with family, good friends and delicious food. Kelley got that. We had 3 months to plan our wedding and Kelley was a lifesaver. I had already looked into location (we wanted a Saturday luncheon) and Kelley confirmed that 2941 would be great for our purposes. Based on our ideas, Kelley quickly suggested choices for officiant, flowers, music, hair, makeup, etc. Everything came together perfectly. A minor snafu the day of the wedding was handled immediately by Kelley and her assistant so no one was even aware. That is one of the many reasons why she is invaluable.

My husband and I got married 1.5 months after our engagement. I can honestly say I don't know how we would have managed to pull off a seamless wedding with such a quick planning period without Kelley! Kelley is a lovely person to work with. She is fun and makes you feel like a best friend really sharing your desire to have a perfect wedding. She was our best wedding day investment. We hired her for "day-of" services but she went above and beyond the call of duty. We give her an A+/5 star rating for all of the standard things you would expect from a wedding planner (the ratings above) But I wanted to share 2 examples of why Kelley so stellar. 1) Kelley advised me to do my hair & makeup trial way sooner than I did. Because of my work schedule, I had to take a chance and do my trial the week of the wedding. I ended up having a terrible trial and repeat trial (at the same place) with only 2 days till wedding day. I had already signed a contract with this particular salon and they were very clear I could not get out of it. I sent Kelley a picture of my horrible hair style and told her I was freaking out. Kelley was so calm and told me not to worry. She called this terrible salon, somehow got me and my party out of the contract, and scheduled us with a fabulous hair (Hair by Jules) and makeup (Kim Reyes) team the day before the wedding. My stress and worry melted away. I looked and felt amazing on my wedding day. Kelley saved the day! 2) I was overwhelmed with details and forgot to do the signs for our desert bar, the gift table, and the jar where guests could leave "love notes" to bride and groom. Once again, Kelley jumped right in and made beautiful signs herself so I could relax and cross that off my worry list. My point is, if you want to really enjoy the planning process and be stress free on your big day, you need Kelley. Kelley, THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Kelley Cannon was awesome! She was professional, helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Without her assistance we would never have had the amazing wedding we did. We would recommend her to anyone and would certainly use her for events in the future. We cannot speak highly enough about her.

My husband and I were thankful everyday for having Kelley as our wedding planner. Having Kelley help us plan our wedding made our lives less stressful and was the best choice we made. She is worth her weight in gold. Kelley was responsive, knowledgeable, professional, and very personable. Kelley was so great we recommended her to our cousin who used her for the day of wedding service. We absolutely loved Kelley and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an event planner!

If you want someone who loves what she does, this is the wedding planner for you!

I love Kelley!! She was so great to work with and she made my wedding fantastic. I hired her for her day of services and it was the best money that I spent. I didn't have to worry about anything on the day of my wedding. She handled everything. Before the wedding I would call her for recommendations or her advice and she was always there and was very helpful. The event planner at my hotel also told me that they loved working with Kelley. She's amazing and I can't say enough good things about her. I highly recommend her!