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The Carpe Diem team is committed to pursuing excellence in event planning while maintaining all of the fun. Our personal motto, Carpe Diem is a Latin aphorism, usually translated "seize the day"! We make it our personal goal to ensure that your wedding day or event ,and all the planning leading up to it is nothing less than amazing. Not a small feat when organizing such significant and memorable events, but the pleasure is all ours. The result? You will minimize your stress while maximizing your joy. Carpe Diem!!! <3

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$3,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$60

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

3
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87% Recommended by couples
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Carpe Diem Weddings and Events, specifically Natalie, received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their wedding planning and coordination services. Reviewers praised Natalie for her organization, helpfulness, and attention to detail throughout the planning process. They appreciated her knowledge of the wedding industry and her ability to bring their visions to life. Additionally, Carpe Diem's DJ services and bartending were highly recommended, with guests enjoying the music selection and attentive service. Overall, Carpe Diem was described as a stress-free and professional choice for wedding planning and execution.

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Carpe Diem Weddings and Events, specifically Natalie, received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their wedding planning and coordination services. Reviewers praised Natalie for her organization, helpfulness, and attention to detail throughout the planning process. They appreciated her knowledge of the wedding industry and her ability to bring their visions to life. Additionally, Carpe Diem's DJ services and bartending were highly recommended, with guests enjoying the music selection and attentive service. Overall, Carpe Diem was described as a stress-free and professional choice for wedding planning and execution.

Dani
Dani F. Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

10000% Amazing!

Natalie at Carpe Diem was there with me from the beginning. If I did ONE thing right planning my wedding, it was hiring Carpe Diem for my coordinator service. I am very type A, a planner, a control freak, so I thought- I’ll be fine without a coordinator. Let me tell you-I WAS NOT FINE WITHOUT A COORDINATOR ! Natalie not only made the day go by as smooth as butter, we had emails, chats over the phone, and meetings before my wedding. She was a huge part in my planning process and cared about every last detail. Her experience in the wedding industry, her contacts of vendors, and the knowledge she has was so beneficial and so incredible. On the day of, she helped me find table numbers when I lost mine, she made sure I was doing ok, filled with food and drinks, she fluffed my dress, she handled any family or guest drama I had. She so expertly and artistically made my vision come to life. She stayed and cleaned up and boxed up everything so my family could also have a great time. My day was so absolutely 100% perfect, and it would not have been as smooth if Natalie wasn’t there. Natalie was absolutely incredible to work with, and I would give her a trillion stars if I could.
Casey
Casey S. Sent on 11/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding and reception 9/15/23

Our wedding and reception was on 9/15/23:

Natalie with Carpe Diem Weddings and Events was very helpful and organized from the first meeting with her, all the way through the end of our wedding and reception. We were able to communicate with her at any point and time leading up to the wedding and she was always resourceful when it came to advice for decor and wedding/reception ideas. The wedding day coordination and set up went very smooth and Natalie did not disappoint when we arrived to see the venue all set up the way we were wanting it. We highly recommend using Natalie and Carpe Diem for any wedding and event planning and coordination.
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Emi Sent on 09/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing to work with!

Natalie was beyond kind and patient. She was so thorough with her notes and checklists to make sure we were getting everything we needed. She answered any questions or concerns immediately, and helped ease any anxiety that we may have had. We would definitely recommend her to any of our friends getting married in Oregon. She was absolutely amazing!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
EC Matrimony EC Matrimony Wedding Officiants

I've had the pleasure to work with Natalie with Carpe Diem Weddings a couple of times, and have a couple more weddings lined up with her in the future. She is fantastic! She takes her time with her couples, listens to their desires, concerns, and takes care of everything. Having her on your wedding planning team will allow for everything to run flawlessly. AND, most importantly, you will actually get to enjoy your big day with stressing about every little detail. Trust me, you won't regret hiring Carpe Diem Weddings.

Charlene Vogel Photography Charlene Vogel Photography Wedding Photographers

Natalie and her staff are so wonderful to work with! They make sure everyone is taken care of and pay attention to every last detail. Weddings we have worked together have been seamless and stress free. Highly recommend!!

Bust A Move Bust A Move Wedding DJs

We at BUST A MOVE DJ SERVICES have had the pleasure of working working with Natalie for many years and have found her services to be top notch, second to none. We highly recommend her and her team. You won't go wrong by choosing them! Frank Bratcher

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