Kristi Marie Events

✨ VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: VANESSA ✨

This month, we’re highlighting Bridal H & M Artist - Vanessa a talented bridal hair + makeup artist we’ve had the pleasure of referring many of our brides to, and someone they consistently love working with. 🤍

For Vanessa, bridal beauty is about so much more than hair and makeup. It’s about being part of the energy of the morning, creating a sense of calm, and giving her brides a moment to relax and truly enjoy the experience before the day begins.

What sets her apart? The connection she builds with each bride. With years of experience, Vanessa takes the time to understand each bride’s vision while creating an environment where they feel comfortable, heard, and completely themselves.

And her biggest piece of advice when choosing your hair + makeup artist? Remember that it’s a collaboration. Be open about what you love, what you don’t, and most importantly, how you want to feel.

Because the goal isn’t to look like someone else, it’s to feel like the most elevated version of you.

We’re so happy to have Vanessa as one of the incredible vendors we trust with our brides!

MEET AVA 🤎

Ava is one of our amazing Event Assistants and has been working in the wedding industry for the past six months! 🤎

Her favorite part of the job? Getting to see how happy everyone is on wedding day and being part of the team that makes sure the bride and groom have the best experience possible.

We’re so happy to have her on the team! 🥂

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Your wedding shouldn’t only look beautiful, it should also work beautifully. From readable seating charts and comfortable table spacing to functional décor, venue appropriate rentals and a timeline that lets you enjoy it all, every design choice should support the experience, not complicate it.

The Planner’s Binder includes interactive tools and guides to help you organize the details, make practical decisions and create a wedding that feels just as good as it looks.

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT featuring Fresh From The Kitchen Catering

For owner Noelle, cooking has always been about so much more than food. Inspired by time spent in the kitchen with her mom and grandma, she knew by age eight that she wanted to become a chef, and by twelve, she had already created the name Fresh From the Kitchen.

After unexpectedly losing her mom, who was meant to be her business partner, Noelle remained determined to bring their shared dream to life. Eighteen years later, that love and purpose can still be felt in every event she caters.

Her commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients means never compromising the integrity of what she serves. From the presentation to every carefully crafted flavor, her goal is for each guest to feel genuinely cared for, and to experience what Fresh From the Kitchen proudly calls “A Taste of Perfection!”

We’re so grateful to work alongside passionate, woman-owned businesses like this one.

Food photo credit: Dana Gibbons | Arizona photographer

Your coordinator can handle a lot, but only if they’re in the loop!

Sharing these details ahead of time allows us to anticipate potential issues, protect your timeline, and keep your wedding day running smoothly. Save this as a reminder for your next planning meeting!