Katie O' Weddings & Events, LLC

Katie O and her team are absolutely amazing! I never had to worry or stress on my wedding day because I had complete faith that everything would turn out better than I could have ever imagined. Katie and Chelsea worked so well with all of my vendors and truly made me feel like nothing could go wrong. I can't say enough about them. They are truly the dream team and made my day sparkle!

The most wonderful part of having KOWE by your side on your wedding day is that it really is the only way you can sit back and relax, knowing that you have someone on your team who will not let anything go wrong, or who will "take care of it" before the news ever reaches you. Katie O' and her staff are professional, warm and personal and understand what you need way more than you do. If weddings were like christmas parties, I would ask KOWE to help me with mine every year.

Katie’s One Special Day package was lifesaving. I planning the wedding myself, but with the benefit of Katie’s periodic advice, guidance, recommendations, and reassurance along the way. Katie then stepped in closer to the wedding to put together a detailed schedule, review contracts, take care of vendor confirmations, and just essentially button everything up.

On the big day, Katie appeared on the scene, and I literally never had another worry from that point forward.

Weddings are complicated. No matter how carefully you plan, little issues pop up continually throughout the day. Especially at a DIY type of venue, if you do NOT have a coordinator, the bride spends her day keeping track of everything and doing all of the unexpected problem-solving. Hiring Katie was the best money we spent, because I didn't have to worry at all. I literally to this day have NO idea what went wrong or had to be fixed during the wedding. When questions arose, people went to Katie. When guests were misdirected by a venue employee and almost saw me BEFORE the ceremony (gasp!!), Katie chased them out. Heaters needing to be moved, confused bus drivers called my cell phone, bridesmaids were starving and needed snacks...HANDLED. Katie is like superwoman. Seriously, she should wear a cape.

And maybe best of all, Katie herself is so wonderful! She brings such a fun, optimistic, warm presence to the wedding. Everybody loved her. She was like part of the family!

People say your wedding day goes by in a blur, and that the details don't ultimately matter because you don't notice them. With Katie around, that's not true at all! Because I was freed up from rushing and worrying, I really did savor every moment, and I remember all of them—from the biggest deals to the tiniest details. This is such an amazing gift, and worth every penny.

When we were planning our wedding, my husband and I knew we wanted to spend the money to get a day-of planner to execute our ideas on our special day. Because we had been engaged for 2-and-a-half years and dating for almost 7, we had plenty of special touches, sentimental moments and must-have ideas. We didn't want our families running around to make sure everything was done correctly, and we didn't want to worry about it either. We chose Katie and her team for her day-of services after a recommendation from our florist and a phone interview. Even my husband was impressed when we met face-to-face with Katie and her assistant Chelsea. By remembering something so simple yet important like my husband's parents are sadly no longer with us from our prior phone conversation, Katie was able to gracefully skip over that awkward moment so my husband didn't have to go through explaining it. He was amazed. Even though we hired them for day-of, they went above and beyond in the weeks leading up to the wedding, from talking me through hotel negotiations, to meeting with the reception vendors two weeks before because they had never worked with them before or seen the venue. The day before I still hadn't heard from my DJ and Chelsea calmed my fears, quickly tracked him down (somehow!) and made sure I wasn't worried about it as I walked into my rehearsal.

Chelsea and her assistant were gracious, friendly and always right there when someone said, "what do we do?" Even something like helping my dad get his tie on the morning of was a huge help and pinning the corsages on the groomsmen. The day also went off on time and Chelsea even kept it from me that we had tornado watches in the area!

My husband and I, and our families and friends, highly recommend Katie O and her fabulous team. You won't be disappointed. We still say, out of all the vendors we hired for the day, their service was the best money spent.

Katie O and her team were single handedly the most valuable addition to our wedding day. Everything from the coordination, to the logistics, to the last minute brush fires and needed ideas were perfect because she was there for us. Her attention to detail, her professionalism, and her ability to single handedly make everything she touched flawless made us incredibly grateful for her presence and service. I have been in and to countless weddings and I honestly think every wedding on the planet runs the risk of not being complete without her being there.

Katie was an invaluable part of my wedding. She was extremely detail orientated, insightful, and professional. Her knowledge of local vendors and planning prowess continually impressed my husband and me. She never missed a beat - my day would not have been as special as it was without her help. I couldn't speak more highly of her support.

Katie was a lifesaver in the days leading up to the wedding and on the day of! I've seen so many friends get so stressed out about their weddings, but Katie was calm & collected -- which in turn made me calm & collected. She thought of every detail and came to the rescue when anything was needed on the day of the wedding! On top of her organization skills, her personality is simply sparkling. I think she was just as excited for our big day as we were!

After my first conversation with Katie, I knew she was going to be invaluable. Her work ethic, ability to pay attention to detail, friendliness, efficiency and knowledge of her industry made me confident that we were in good hands. Little did I know how much I would appreciate all her work. Katie truly allowed me to be excited about my daughter's wedding throughout the planning process and most importantly during celebration. Katie and her staff completely understand how to get the job done and make it look easy. I'm not sure if there were any glitches because Katie helped me plan every detail beforehand but, if things did go wrong, they handled it seamlessly.
I can't thank her enough for all her help. The best money we ever spent!

When it came to planning my wedding I was originally going to do everything myself. I am so glad that I decided to call a professional and that Katie O' was the coordinator I called.

Katie was unbelievably helpful, professional, knowledgeable and supportive! I could call her throughout the planning process whenever I needed to and she proactively set up monthly meetings with me and my husband. I really enjoyed the fun part of planning a wedding, finding my own vendors, decorating, tastings etc. The part of planning that really overwhelmed me was day of scheduling and knowing what to ask vendors during vendor meetings. This is where Katie's expertise was invaluable. She attended meetings with me and coordinated with the vendors at the location of my wedding perfectly.

When it came to the actual wedding, she coordinated everything from start to finish. Everyone in my wedding party was impressed with her. I remember my dad walking up to me asking where the "men's" schedule for the day of was. I had no idea what he was talking about until my maid of honor pulled out Katie's business card which had an hour by hour break down of where the wedding party needed to be stapled to the back of it. There was one for the men and one for the women. I was so impressed, what a fabulous idea!! This is just one example of the attention to detail that Katie has. Her and her assistant actually walked around with "tool belts" filled with anything we could possibly need. My hair towards the end of the night was falling and I needed a bobby pin. Katie pulled one out of her "tool belt" and came to the rescue. Any time there was a change that needed to be made throughout the reception she handled it seamlessly.

My husband had been unsure that we needed a wedding planner when we started this process but the night of the wedding he told me that with all of the money we spent on this event, she was hands down the best investment!

Whatever you are looking for from day or coordination all the way to full fledged planning Katie is your girl! She gave us the best gift of the night, the ability to enjoy our wedding!

Katie O is a brides dream come true. From the first meeting right up to the wedding, she was on top of it all!! My wedding day was picture perfect, flawless, and just flowed so smoothly, with the help of Katie O!!! She made sure everything was running on schedule, she didnt miss a beat...I recommend any bride to hire her as your event planner!!!

Katie will make your wedding day run so smoothly, it will be a dream. Katie made our wedding day one of the best days of our lives and we would highly recommend working with her. She is a talented wedding professional with creative and great ideas that will make your day special and unique. It will run like clockwork and you won’t have to worry about the details on your special day. At the same time, Katie is open to ideas and making your day special for you. Her advice leading up to the wedding was invaluable. We felt that the money we spent for Katie to advise us before the wedding and for day of wedding services was money well spent and one of the best wedding investments we made.

Katie O’ was a pleasure to work with from the very beginning, but her professionalism and skillfulness really shone when we had a last minute catastrophe. I believe we gave Katie O’ and her team one of the greatest challenges they’ll ever face! After a year of careful planning, our venue informed us on Friday afternoon that we would not be able to hold our wedding there on Saturday. The entire weekend was supposed to take place at a beautiful estate, and the last minute cancellation meant everything had to change. Katie and her team got to work immediately on finding us new locations, all the while remaining calm, warm, and reassuring. Because we had Katie working on our behalf, we were able to relax and be with our guests. It wasn’t until 10:00pm on Friday evening that they were able to find us a place to hold the wedding, as most venues were already booked, but it was perfect. Not only were they able to find us locations for the wedding, reception and other events of the weekend, they were able to communicate expertly with all of our vendors, so that our wedding weekend actually went very smoothly. We were so impressed, and are forever grateful to Katie and her team for all they did to get us married despite the last-minute setbacks. It couldn’t have been more beautiful.

Originally I opted for a wedding coordinator because I was planning our wedding from a distance. Little did I know at the time Katie O would not only be my saving grace but the best investment we made for our wedding! Passionate, professional, honest, organized, knowledgeable, accommodating, I can go on for hours!

From the moment Katie and her team arrived with lunch, until the minute the reception ended Katie ensured the day flowed smoothly without a hitch. Everyone in our bridal party was in awe of how simply amazing, helpful, friendly and organized she was! As a bride, there are so many thoughts going through your head the day of, it’s nice to know someone is there to handle all the details. I didn’t once have to stress about our transportation (will they show up?) timeline (when is my first look?) where to go or what to do. Katie’s presence allowed us to focus on each other and really enjoy the day celebrating with our friends and family.

There is so much that goes into planning a wedding, and even more behind the scenes the day of! Even the most organized bride can use a little help. Katie’s knowledge and attention to detail are unparalleled! From the details to rehearsal to day of she has it covered!

I strongly urge you to not only hire a coordinator for your special day but work with Katie O! She truly is the best!

Originally I opted for a wedding coordinator because I was planning our wedding from a distance. Little did I know at the time Katie O would not only be my saving grace but the best investment we made for our wedding! Passionate, professional, honest, organized, knowledgeable, accommodating, I can go on for hours!

From the moment Katie and her team arrived with lunch, until the minute the reception ended Katie ensured the day flowed smoothly without a hitch. Everyone in our bridal party was in awe of how simply amazing, helpful, friendly and organized she was! As a bride, there are so many thoughts going through your head the day of, it’s nice to know someone is there to handle all the details. I didn’t once have to stress about our transportation (will they show up?) timeline (when is my first look?) where to go or what to do. Katie’s presence allowed us to focus on each other and really enjoy the day celebrating with our friends and family.

There is so much that goes into planning a wedding, and even more behind the scenes the day of! Even the most organized bride can use a little help. Katie’s knowledge and attention to detail are unparalleled! From the details to rehearsal to day of she has it covered!

I strongly urge you to not only hire a coordinator for your special day but work with Katie O! She truly is the best!

My wedding day was seamless thanks to Katie O' and her team...having KO do partial-planning & day of-coordination was exactly what I needed to make sure all my planning was carried out perfectly & allow my bridesmaids, family and I to relax and enjoy the day, without worrying about all the nitty-gritty details. The in-house planner at my venue was, to put it nicely, too careless and easy-going, and it was RELIEVING to have KO on my side - to respond to emails, offer ideas, set up all my knick knacks, come up with a doable schedule, etc. - I never would have wanted to do that and more on the day of, let alone delegate to family and friends. Even my husband, who did very little by way of actually planning was super-impressed and grateful.

I loved working with KOWE! When I first met Katie O', I never imagined that she could turn all of my wedding ideas and dreams into a reality!! She exceeded expectations. If we had to do it all over again we would hire KOWE in a second!

Email: Katie O' is great with emails and even better with text messages! I was a bit of a nervous bride and had about 18 months to plan everything- Katie O' was great at getting back to me and helping me relax. She constantly reassured me that I was on or way ahead of schedule. I also know that giving every bride/couple/person the kind of specialized attention that KOWE does, can not be easy so it was something I appreciated. Times where there were "delays" in detailed responses were few and far between-- and Katie normally sent an email just giving me a heads up about what she had on her plate and letting me know a realistic time frame for getting back to me.

Month of: Katie was really on top of everything! She was in touch with all of my various vendors and helped (them) coordinate arrivals, set up, breakdown, payments, etc.

Week of: Daily emails, phone calls and/or text messages to go over last minute details. My panic attacks-- any and everything! She was very reassuring and even bought the last minute items that I had trouble finding.

Day before: She led an amazing rehearsal and the best part-- she had pre-printed schedules with her contact information for the wedding party!! These cards were (cute!) super helpful and allowed people to know where they had to be, when and let them know they could get in touch with Katie or her assistant at any time!

Day of: Katie O and Carmelina were there from start to finish! EVERYONE was impressed by their friendliness and professionalism! She made sure that everyone was where they needed to be and on time. She even helped with a last minute change to the photography plan (we had two different photographers)! She was with us as the bridal party did hair and make up, while Carmelina checked on the groom and groomsmen! It was just really fun and full of sparkle! I had no idea about anything going on "behind the scenes." The whole day was flawless and Katie was with me and the bridal party every step of the way. It was awesome! If I needed anything -- including a ride to the ceremony-- she was there! She also made sure that my husband and I had a few moments to ourselves through out the night to just take everything in!
**People always say that you don't get a chance to eat-- Katie and Carmelina had plates of food and drinks ready and waiting for us! Same for our dessert and candy bar selections!!

Day after: We had a second ceremony, and after a LATE night, KOWE were ready to go the next morning! It was incredible!!

Cost: My husband and I have been in a combined 10 weddings several of which had "professional" wedding planners. I know that I am biased, but to be perfectly honest after comparing budgets, guests lists, the level and quality of service, Katie O' had the best rates! She was reasonable and I never felt taken advantage of. She also helped me manage my money and helped me cut unnecessary costs (for example: Welcome Bags while nice, when most of your guests are coming from out of town (if they are cute and full of sparkle!) can add a hefty amount to the bill. They aren't necessary or expected!

My husband and I can't say enough about how amazing it was to work with the KOWE team! I would recommend them to anyone and can't wait for more life events/celebrations so that I can work with KOWE again!

Overall, the wedding ended up being beautiful.

Katie O Events was wonderful in helping us plan a customer appreciation night. Katie & Megan (with not much notice) pulled the event together for us- music, decorations, caterers- and all went beautifully! They coordinated everything for us, even the raffles throught the evening. We will definitely be asking for their help again at our next event! Many thanks!!

Katie O and her team executed the details of our big day flawlessly. She was a joy to work with and I would recommend her to any bride that wants a relaxing, stress-free day.

Having Katie and her staff on site the day of our wedding was one of the best decisions we made in the planning process. She was always easy to get a hold of, honest and amazingly helpful. If you want to be able to relax and not worry about a thing on your wedding day you need Katie O! I was the last person who thought a wedding coordinator was necessary and now I don't know what we would have done without her!

I expected Katie simply to oversee the details of our big day. But, what I received was a professional expert on every aspect of weddings. Katie was always easy to get a hold of and responded to all of my questions immediately (and I had a lot). When the day arrived, Katie came prepared and organized. She kept our schedule and even gave the wedding party and parents "cheat sheets" so that we would always know what was going on. During the reception I was able to just relax and enjoy, without having to answer vendor questions or coordinate timing. What was amazing was that she did all of this completely behind the scenes; things just seemed to "magically" fall into place because of Katie's hard work and focus. I never imagined all of the details that would need attending to - favors, escort cards, table numbers, gifts, toasting flutes, etc. Katie took care of all these things beautifully. On top of her planning skills, she has a real eye for how to make things look nice. Our favors were set out in such a way that they looked decorative. Little touches like that made our day special and wowed our guests. Katie did so many things for us on our wedding day, from assisting the photographer so he could get the perfect shot, to showing me how to get in and out of that limo in a dress and veil. My husband and I agree that Katie's services were worth every penny (and many more)!

Katie O was my best decision. Invaluable peace of mind for me, and a seamless wedding for my daughter, her husband, and all guests. Rave review!

Great Job!!

Katie did an excellent job! I heard people say on their wedding day how they didn't have to worry about a thing and now I understand why. Dan and I thoroughly enjoyed each and every minute of the day knowing that Katie was there to handle the details. Not only was the planning great but also the referrals she provided for the ceremony music and draping for the tent were excellent and very professional companies. I would definitely recommend Katie and already have!

Hiring Katie O as my wedding coordinator was one of the best wedding decisions I made. She was consistently upbeat, reliable, and responsive to our needs. What I loved was that I only had to ask/tell her to take care of something once, and I could both cross it off my own list and know that it was 100% taken care of. She was totally professional and really allowed me to relax and enjoy my wedding day! Even if you don't think you need a wedding planner, you do!!! There's so many minute details that Katie will attend to for you. Even our guests thought she was terrific...several of them got in touch w/ me after our wedding to rave about her. We loved working with Katie and can wholeheartedly recommend her. We only wish that she could come organize our newly married life!!!

I consider myself to be a very organized, “on top of my game” type of person, so I therefore never even considered hiring a coordinator to help me plan my wedding. About a year and a half into my planning process I began having some difficulty communicating with the venue that I had booked. There had been some changes in management and I began to worry about how the day would flow and decided to look into using Katie O’ events. After my very first meeting with Katie O’ I knew that I could definitely benefit from her coordinating services. She asked me questions about my preparations that I hadn’t even begun to think about. I can honestly say, hiring Katie O’ was hands down the best decision (besides of course marrying my husband  ) that I made on wedding day! Knowing that everything was in her hands allowed me to let go, relax, and enjoy every single second of the day. I don’t know how anyone pulls off a wedding without her and as my sister said “Katie O’ is heaven sent!” She is obviously super organized and made sure everyone knew where they had to be and at what time. She took care of delivering welcome bags to the guests hotels, called vendors to confirm times, made sure seating and set-up of the ballroom was done correctly, provided the bridesmaids getting ready suite with a survival kit (that definitely came in handy!), I could go on and on….just call me! Most importantly, having Katie O’ there takes the pressure off of everyone. Wedding day can become so hectic and it’s nice to have someone to lean on and not have to ask your loved ones– who are there to celebrate – to, for example, make sure the groomsmen get to the church on time. It also takes the pressure off of your other vendors (photographer, florist, musicians, etc) and allows them to do the jobs they were hired for and not direct people on where to go next.

Katie O’ was readily available by text, email, phone, or to meet in person to talk about anything that might have come up throughout the planning process. In the end, I felt as though she was one my good friends. Wedding planning is her passion and it is evident in the way she handles your wedding day…you’d think she was part of the family! She truly made me “sparkle” on my wedding day and for that, I will be forever grateful!

THE most phenomenal wedding planner I could ever imagine!!

Imagine waking up on your wedding day and not having to worry about a thing. That's the kind of service that Katie O' provides. She is an incredible wedding planner! As I told anyone who asked throughout the planning process, Katie kept me sane! Not only does she have fantastic ideas and the skill of keeping everything perfectly in order, it's very clear that she has a true passion for her brides' weddings. It was so nice to have Katie there with me every step of the way... from unloading my house of all the wedding neccessities to get them where they needed to go, to time management on the wedding day, to cleaning the soy sauce off of my gown and fixing my bustle a hundred times, Katie did it all with ease and a smile on her face. If you're considering hiring a wedding planner, don't even think about calling anyone else. Katie O' is simply the best!

How much room do i have to write?!?!?! Katie O was fantastic! She was the best investment I made for my wedding!!! She was kind, courteous, held everyone's attention! She got us through our rehearsal in less then ten minutes, which was miraculous!

On the day of my wedding, while the preparation room was packed with girls and makeup and hair stylists, Katie O finalized everything that was "in the air", made sure that I was calm and relaxed - she even answered my phone for me!!!!

Katie O was a dream! Everyone loved her and people still tell me to this day how great my planner extraordinaire was!

Anyone who has her as their planner is going to have a very smooth, well organized event that is classic, stylish, elegant.

Your party will be the event that all future parties are compared to!

Katie is not only one of the most professional, organized and thorough people I have ever worked with but also someone who you truly want with you on one of the most special days of your life. She not only makes all of the planning stress go away - she creates a relaxed, joyful atmosphere the day of the wedding. I didn't have to worry about anything with Katie there.

We had the pleasure of working with Katie O' Wedding & Events at Normanside Country Club and have seen them in action at other great events! Her team is devoted to their brides & grooms and you can expect the upmost professinalism as they work with their couples from start to finish. They will deliever an enjoyable experience for everyone they work with.

A Katie O' bride is a happy bride. Katie O' knows exactly how to take the stress off of a bride and to handle it gracefully. She thinks of -- and prepares for -- all the little things that might pop up and drive a bride crazy. With Katie O' in your corner, you can just focus on getting married and having fun.

I LOVE Katie O'!!!

I've had the chance to work with Katie O several times this past year and she is exceptional at what she does! Beyond coordinating and planning, Katie O and her team leave no detail overlooked. I personally choose Katie O as my wedding day planner because I love how she cares for her clients and that is what's important to me and my fiance!

Katie and her staff go above and beyond to make your day the one you have envisioned. We love a well planned event and Katie's team makes sure that all of your details are taken care of so you can enjoy your day. If you are looking for a seamless wedding day and the planning before hand to be stress free, call Katie and you will feel at ease during your initial conversation. We love working with experienced and professional wedding planners, this team is exactly that!

In the short time I have know Katie O I have found her to be kind, generous, caring, and above all, a listening person! Every bride wants her day to be her perfect vision, and with Katie that is a sure thing! Sincerity is a rare commoditiy, but Katie is blessed with just that.....a truly caring heart.
Weddings and events are not only a business to her, but a passion. Those of us in the " wedding business" are so lucky to count her among our number...she is a treasure.

Katie brings sparkle and energy to every event she works on! Her attention to detail, sharp eye and caring for each client shines through! I thoroughly enjoy working on mutual events with Katie because she keeps everyone in check and makes sure that each client feels comfortable, confident and can enjoy their day.

Katie brings sparkle and energy to every event she works on! Her attention to detail, sharp eye and caring for each client shines through! I thoroughly enjoy working on mutual events with Katie because she keeps everyone in check and makes sure that each client feels comfortable, confident and can enjoy their day.

Katie brings sparkle and energy to every event she works on! Her attention to detail, sharp eye and caring for each client shines through! I thoroughly enjoy working on mutual events with Katie because she keeps everyone in check and makes sure that each client feels comfortable, confident and can enjoy their day.

Professional, organized, energetic, and helpful! Katie O' is great to work with!

Katie is great to work. Very professional, friendly and on the ball.
I would recommend her and her crew to anyone.

Mark...

Katie's attentional to detail is exceptional! Your day will run smoothly and stress free with Katie O' Events!

Katie O........ the ultimate in wedding planning!

Katie with her sparkling charm has that knack for making everything perfect for your big day!

I personally have worked with Katie O on many events and see how her attention to detail makes
your wedding day feel like fairy-tale.

Katie O is a must for...

Katie O' is a great friend of mine and an AMAZING WEDDING PLANNER!! She is one of the nicest people you will ever meet! She is the best the wedding industry has to offer in her field! She will help cooridinate every detail of your wedding day and make the whole process really fun! I recommend her to all of my clients! She will make your event Sparkle!

Katie is classy, and fun; an amazing wealth of knowledge, ideas and resources for "all things bridal" and would be exactly the kind of planner I would choose for my own ceremony... she has her hand on the pulse of wedding happenings in the Capital Region and should be your first stop as you begin making your wedding plans.