Your grandparents' backyard in Kentucky. Your favorite resort in Mexico. The magic of a wedding in Chicago. We're honored to be your planning partners wherever your wedding takes you.

The planning experience, the creative direction, the clear guidance - every detail is deeply connected. A wedding should leave room for anticipation, connection, and the happiness of bringing something meaningful to you, to life. We guide the process with a thoughtful balance of design and logistics, helping you make informed decisions that feel cohesive from beginning to end.

Whether you're gathering close to home or inviting guests to a destination you love, our work centers on your priorities and the experience you want to share.

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FULL SERVICE PLANNING

Our most complete offering brings planning, design, and event execution together under one cohesive vision. We begin by understanding your priorities, defining the scope, and establishing a clear direction for your planning journey. 

From venue selection and creative sourcing to design
development and wedding day logistics, we guide the
decisions and manage the details that will bring your celebration to life.

The experience includes:
• Planning and investment
• Venue research and selection
• Vendor recommendations
• Contract review and vendor communication
• Design concepts, visual direction, and styling
• Floor plans, production schedules, and event timelines
• Rehearsal coordination and wedding day management

Each proposal is built and designed for you and your needs, directly reflecting the location, scale, and complexity of your desired celebration

PARTIAL PLANNING

Experienced support to bring your plans into focus for couples who have begun planning and would welcome a partner to guide the next chapter.

We start by reviewing what is in place, identifying what needs attention, and establishing a clear path forward. From there, we provide the support, design advice, and vendor logistics, bringing your decisions together into a cohesive celebration.


The experience includes:
• Planning advice
• Preferred vendor guide 
• Contract review and vendor communication
• Design advice 
• Final logistics review
• Final timeline
• Rehearsal coordination
• Wedding day management


Our work concludes with final logistical planning, rehearsal, and wedding day management, so you arrive feeling prepared and supported. 

Wedding Day Support

Wedding Day Management (Month of Coordination) is a thoughtful handover service here at Cotton & Oak.

For our couples who have planned their wedding and want an experienced team to oversee the final details and the day itself, this is for you.


The experience includes:
Beginning 60 days before your wedding, we review your plans to look for common potential missteps, take over final vendor communication 30 days out to ensure all details are accounted for, and develop a detailed and professional timeline to send to your vendors and party. 

The Big Day:
We coordinate the rehearsal and oversee full wedding day logistics, keeping the people, plans, and moving parts connected as you planned. 

You put so much time and care into creating this day; now let us ensure you enjoy it.

A Few Details Before We Begin

Where do you plan events and weddings?

Our clients have trusted us to go everywhere they are (or to a fav place). We plan from coast to coast and everywhere in between. Looking for a destination? We have planned weddings in Mexico, Europe, Iceland, and more.

Can you help us choose a venue?

Yes! Bringing us into the process before you book allows us to consider your setting, guest experience, design possibilities, and overall investment.

Do you offer day of coordination?

This is not a service we recommend, as it's not possible for someone to show up on your wedding day and execute it properly. We call it "Wedding Day Management" (Month of Coordination), which begins 60 days before and includes final logistical planning, vendor communication, rehearsal coordination, and wedding day oversight.

Note: Most companies offer this service at 30 days. We would prefer to work with you earlier to find any missteps and help correct them before your final vendor payments are due (saving you stress and money). 

How is pricing determined?

Every event isn't the same, so why should our pricing follow that model? Your proposal reflects the level of support you require, the location, guest count, and the complexity of your event. We recommend the service that best fits your budget and plans, which will be outlined in your scope and contract.

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