We hired Cheryl-Anne for Design services for our wedding in Costa Rica and it was the best wedding decision we made! I have worked in the Raleigh wedding industry for 10+ years and have had the pleasure of working alongside Cheryl-Anne for many of those years. So when it came to hiring a wedding planner for my own wedding, even though it was destination, I knew I wanted to work with someone locally here for the ease of the actual planning. As someone who has been in the industry for so long and has planned many weddings for others - it's just different when you're doing it for yourself. And having the knowledge of how much work truly does go into planning a wedding, I knew I couldn't do it without someone like Cheryl-Anne by my side. With having to deal with destination wedding vendors, I knew that Cheryl-Anne would thrive because of how professional, organized and diligent she is but she truly exceeded our expectations.

First and foremost, her wedding design was exactly what I wanted and dreamed of! Even though we decided to get married in Costa Rica I told Cheryl-Anne in our first design meeting that I didn't want anything to feel super tropical or boho. I asked her to put together a design that was "costal modern chic" which is... kind of random... but she truly hit the nail on the head. It ended up being better than I could've ever imagined.

Throughout the planning process Cheryl-Anne kept me on task and would always check in to ensure we were timely in booking vendors, hitting deadlines, etc. She communicated with our vendors on our behalf and many times without me even included as to not clog up my inbox with logistics that I didn't need to be involved in. As a control freak, this was incredibly helpful for me as to not add unnecessary stress during planning. She also assisted us in planning our Welcome Party and our Catamaran Day!

During the actual wedding week, Cheryl-Anne and Katie could not have been more helpful and accommodating. I literally did not have to worry or think about one thing involving the wedding festivities. They handled all vendor questions, helped ensure that my husband and I were taken care of and ensured none of our family members had to lift a finger. From setting up every detail of our Welcome Party to ensuring all of the logistics were coordinated for our Catamaran day and everything in between, everything was truly flawless.I am anxious by nature and multiple friends and family made comments to me during the wedding week about how relaxed I was and how shocked they were by that. My response was always "it's all thanks to Cheryl-Anne and Katie". I was able to be truly present and enjoy the time with all of our friends and family who traveled there to celebrate with us. For that, I truly cannot thank them enough. It made all the difference to have them as a part of our special day and all of our celebrations.

Engaging Kast Events & Co for our wedding design was an absolute revelation of sophistication! Cheryl-Anne's grace from the onset made us feel not only comfortable but truly understood, allowing our envisioned wedding to transcend into a breathtaking reality. Like a master conjurer, she seamlessly transformed our ideas into a realm surpassing our wildest imaginings. Amidst the planning journey, Cheryl-Anne infused a delightful blend of fun, ease, and stress-free orchestration, assuring us that every detail, grand or minuscule, was impeccably attended to. Entrusting Kast Events with our day was an invaluable choice, gifting us a storybook commencement to our marriage that we shall forever treasure.

From start to finish, Cheryl-Anne and Katie were the absolute best to work with. Their organization, professionalism, and expertise made wedding planning as stress-free as it possibly could be.

We got married in the middle of a hurricane, so you can imagine the week leading up to our big day was chaotic & emotional. Cheryl-Anne & Katie not only coordinated all last minute details, but day of they handled all the curveballs thrown their way. I wasn’t even aware we lost power – they literally handled everything and made sure we had the best day!

It’s really important to find a wedding planner/coordinator that respects your budget, sees your vision, and truly cares about you & your partners day. That’s what you’ll find with Kast Events.

My words cannot do justice to how amazing this duo is – 11/10 recommend!