About Me
Katie Jennings
wedding coordinator
Hello! My name is Katie Jennings.
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! What an exciting time of life that you are entering. I know that this time can bring great joys and blessings, but it can also be a stressful time for you and your family. I hope to be a part of that process to bring you comfort in knowing that the details of your big day can be left to me!
I moved to the central coast in 2010 and have fell in love with this beautiful place. I have a passion for wedding coordination and only take on a few weddings every year to make sure that you get the attention you deserve. I have a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Administration - Event Planning and a master's degree in Counseling and Guidance. After receiving my bachelor’s degree, I worked for 3 years as an Event Coordinator at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Currently, wedding coordination is a side job that I love pursuing alongside my day job at Cal Poly, where I work with at-risk college students. Both degrees allow me to help coordinate beautiful weddings, but also give me the expertise to listen to your needs and provide the emotional and attentive support during this season.
fun facts
Food is my love language
I have 3 dogs, 1 cat, and 3 chickens
Every year I celebrate my birthday with a camping trip
I am a type 6 (The Loyalist) in Enneagram
My faith, friends, and family are what inspire me
My Wedding
Here are pictures from my favorite day!
Photo Credit: Jcopephotography
Thanks to my vendors! Day-of Coordination | Cask Events; Photo | Jcopephotography; DJ | DJ Bob; Rentals | Got You Covered; Hair/Makeup | Tigerlily Salon; Restrooms | Harvey’s Honey Huts; Florals | Katie McGuire Events
frequently Asked Questions
What is month-of coordination?
Month-of coordination is my take on day-of coordination. In order for your full vision to be executed, I find it necessary to step in about a month before the official date. During this time, I will reach out to your vendors, finalize details for your timeline, design a layout for the venue site, organize table arrangements, coordinate a rehearsal, and execute your plans for the day. Looking for more support in booking your vendors and designing a vision, check out my Full Planning Package.
are you a licensed coordinator?
Yes! Many venues require a licensed coordinator to be hired. This is important to make sure you are working with a professional who will follow through and make sure your day runs flawlessly. I am happy to provide a copy of my Business License if you need it.
License #: BL21-0085
do you help with set up and clean up?
I will be the first one to arrive and last one to leave your wedding. You can count on me to be there the entire day ready to help. For set up, I will take care of the details such as personal décor, centerpieces, place cards, signage, and welcome / gift tables. If you need help with tables and chairs, just let me know so we can build that into your contract. At the end of the night, I will have everything packed up and ready to go. I will also do a sweep of the facility to make sure everything is left the way we found it.
will you have an assistant?
Depending on the logistics of your wedding I may bring in an assistant (or two!) to help with coordination. In most cases, if your ceremony and reception venues are in different locations, I will have my assistant there to make sure everything is going as planned while I am with you. There is no additional fee for one assistant.
what is the best way to communicate with you?
You can communicate with me via email, phone, or text Monday - Thursday. As we get closer to your day, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at any point. The more communication, the better!
I typically reserve Fridays and Saturdays for rehearsals, site visits, and weddings. So if you aren’t hearing from me over the weekend, I should get back to you on Monday.
what budgets do you work with?
I will work with any wedding budget! My personal wedding was under $10,000! I find that every wedding is special and it’s the people that make it that way, not the money spent. If you are working with a smaller budget, I am here to help you find ways to save money while still making your day perfect.