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    Jessica M. Sent on 10/20/2023
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    OBX Wedding Guru

    Kerri is AMAZING, period. Professional, honest, the best! Her communication is top notch. She is the reason we are able to make our vision come to life and we cannot wait for our day! Without her this would not be possible!
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    Madelon Z. Sent on 07/10/2024
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    Excellent Planner

    Kerri and her team did an amazing job with our wedding in June. Her attention to all the details and knowledge made everything possible. She made everything so efficient and effortless. We are forever grateful to her and her team, such kind and awesome people!! Thank you!
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    Alexis Sent on 07/05/2024
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    We loved Kerri!

    Kerri was absolutely fantastic. She had great recommendations for vendors and made all our wedding ideas happen! We got the Petite Plan from the Proper Setting, and it was definitely worth it. We were on the fence between just the Day-Of and the Petite Plans, but since we are out of state it was MUCH better to go with the Petite and having Kerri help along the way. Our wedding day went very smoothly thanks to her, and she was prepared for anything. My husband and I would highly recommend the Proper Setting!
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    Susan C. Sent on 06/26/2024
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    50th Anniversary Dinner

    We were so pleased with Kerri and her level of patience and effort. Our venue, food and service were everything we hoped for and more. Kerri was there every step of the way.
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    Alicia H. Sent on 07/06/2024
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    So grateful to have worked with Kerri and her team!

    Kerri made our whole wedding planning process so much better. She is very detailed in her work, and was very responsive with any questions we had throughout planning our wedding. She has an eye for detail, and made sure that on our wedding day, everything looked just as we liked it. She was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding, and we loved working with her throughout the entire process!! Thank you for everything!
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    Meredith K. Sent on 06/09/2024
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    Wedding Planning

    Kerri and Kayleigh were so helpful to us as we planned our daughter's wedding in the OBX. They kept us on track and on schedule while we navigated the many details of planning a wedding. Kerri helped us with our timeline, with vendors, with payment schedules, and provided checklists to guide our planning. Kerri ran the rehearsal, and on the wedding day, Kayleigh made sure that every detail happened on time so that the wedding ran smoothly. The Proper Setting helped us plan the perfect wedding!
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    Cameron H. Sent on 06/17/2024
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    C&C Wedding

    Cameron and I would recommend Kerri and her team to anyone who is looking for someone to plan their next event. She is upbeat, extremely reliable and organized. She always met us with a smile and reassured us when we had doubts. Our wedding was perfect and we couldn't have picked a better planner, she offers multiple packages allowing you to pick the one that fits your needs the best. She was extremely flexible and her connections helped secure several vendors. Kerri took charge on our wedding day and it was stress free for us, 10/10 recommend :)
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    Julie R. Sent on 05/26/2024
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    Exceeded our Expectations - Wedding was Perfect!

    Working with Kerri and her staff was clutch....her expertise navigating vendor contracts, her attention to detail and I mean every single one and her cool, calm demeanor during the entire planning process made it possible for our family to fully enjoy our son's wedding. She made it her priority to know each of us well and to especially know and understand our wants/wishes for his wedding. When wedding weekend came, she knew when things were perfect and also when a little tweak without us knowing about it would make it so. We're so grateful to Kerri and The Proper Setting for ensuring we had an incredible experience!
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    Beth P. Sent on 05/24/2024
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    Outstanding experience with The Proper Setting!

    I naively believed I could handle the wedding planning for my daughter being that I have corporate event planning experience.  However, once we began the wedding planning process, I could see this would be a different experience for my daughter and I - one that is very personal and involves some emotions and stress.  I really needed to be accessible only as a "mom" to my daughter.  We found that Kerri's industry knowledge, OBX relationships and professionalism was exactly what we - and all brides and mothers of the bride - need to plan your special day.  From vendor selection, contract review, negotiations and advocating for the bride through the entire process, Kerri's advice and direction was flawless.  As far as execution, I cannot praise her enough.  Our vendors were lock-step with one another as her communication was exceptional.  She listens to her brides and makes their dreams come true.  It is without hesitation that we endorse Kerri Catino-Nason and her services.  PS - she plans weddings outside of the OBX as well!  
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    Sarah K. Sent on 01/13/2024
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    The Proper Setting is the BEST choice!

    Kerri and her team were the best money we spent for our wedding by far!! I didn't think I needed a wedding planner, but my mother and mother in law told me I should just look as we live in PA. We booked Kerri 2 years prior to our wedding and she was so helpful, understanding, and just an overall great human! She listened to every question, concern, and piece of drama I told her with complete care and helped me through everything! We are from PA so she made the process of planning an out of state wedding, so seamless! She did not push or question anything I ever wanted and helped a vision come to life that I was struggling to see myself! If you are planning an event, Kerri and her team are by far the best! Her and Danielle the week of the wedding were life savers and created the best day ever for my now husband and I! I will never be able to thank them enough and am forever grateful for them! I truly feel as though, not only did I have a great wedding planner, but I also gained a friend! The Proper Setting is the BEST!
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    Angela Sent on 11/21/2023
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    Excellent experience, highly recommend Kerri and her team!

    We used Kerri's full wedding planning service for our Outer Banks wedding. Kerri and her team helped us plan a perfect wedding, we could not be happier with how everything turned out. Through the entire process, Kerri and her team were extremely communicative, organized, and detail-oriented. Kerri's experience and relationships in the Outer Banks made it easy to find vendors that fit our style and budget. With Kerri's help, we had the peace of mind that everything was going according to plan and we would not miss out on any details.
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    Kathy V. Sent on 11/12/2023
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    Best Wedding Planners!

    Kerri and Danielle exceeded all of our expectations in planning and coordinating my daughter's wedding. Their attention to every detail was so helpful and made our entire weekend a huge success. We couldn't have asked for a better team to help us navigate the logistics of planning and navigating the wedding journey. I would give them 10 stars if I could!
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    Lauren R. Sent on 11/06/2023
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    Outstanding + perfection!

    You must choose the Proper Setting and Kerri for your wedding planning team! I was blown away by Kerri and her team, and we would not have had the wedding of our dreams without them. She had a great solution for every question and obstacle we faced. When working with Kerri, you will get all the best vendors in the Outer Banks because everyone wants to work with her and because of her relationships. She was with us every step of the way and kept us very organized throughout the entire wedding planning process. She is by far the best wedding planner and went above and beyond expectations. She is also an amazing person and great to get to know.
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    Lizzy P. Sent on 10/31/2023
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    Exceeded All of our Expectations!

    The Proper Setting completely exceeded all of our expectations of what expect from a wedding coordinator. Kerri and her team truly gave us the wedding of our dreams. Kerri put in so much time for months beforehand, between emails and zoom calls to help us set our plans and ease any worries we had. She was always quick to respond and so attentive no matter how big or small my questions may be. She was so knowledgeable and brought up suggestions and ideas that I would have never even thought of without her.

    We were able to build such a close relationship that on the day of the wedding, my husband and I were able to relax and enjoy getting ready because we completely trusted Kerri and Daniele to run the set up. The whole day was executed perfectly and I had the privilege of feeling relaxed and able to soak in every moment thanks to them. It was truly a pleasure to spend our big day with Kerri and Danielle, who are just so sweet and fun to be around on top of their high level of expertise. We cannot say enough good things about them and I highly recommend them to anyone planning an event.
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    Emily Sent on 12/12/2023
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    Kerri is amazing!

    If you are looking to work with a wedding coordinator who will make you feel like a true friend, calm all nerves from start to finish, and make your day a breeze, then Kerri is the right choice! I enjoyed every moment of working with her. I have received so many compliments from family and friends on her and Angelique’s work, and I have nothing but wonderful things to say. Thank you SO much, my dear friend :)
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    Amanda S. Sent on 11/07/2023
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    The Proper Setting is Outstanding

    Kerri and her team were absolutely wonderful! Not only did she work with us in the months leading up to the wedding to make sure everything was in place, but on the day of the wedding she was on top of all the little details so that we got to relax and enjoy our special day. I would highly recommend Kerri and The Proper Setting to anyone getting married on the Outer Banks!
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    Mackenzie S. Sent on 10/30/2023
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    10/10 with Proper Setting!

    If you are even remotely on the fence about hiring a coordinator for your big day, DO IT! We opted for the "Day of" package from Proper Setting and it was nothing short of amazing. We had several meetings with Kerri and Danielle in the months leading up to our wedding day to create timelines, connect vendors, etc then on wedding day, our families didn't have to lift a finger! Danielle and Hannah came in and set up our decor so beautifully. They directed all of our vendors on where to go, controlled our parking situation, etc. If there was a hiccup the morning of our wedding, I knew nothing about it! My husband and I got to enjoy our morning with our friends and families and that is something I am so grateful for! If you want a beautiful, stress free wedding, go with Proper Setting!! We are so so happy we did! Kerri, Danielle, and Hannah-thank you ladies! We had the wedding of our dreams!
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    Cassidy F. Sent on 10/30/2023
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    The best of the best!

    Kerri and Danielle were fantastic! I would not have survived the wedding planning process without them. A few things that make the Proper Setting the ultimate dream team – great attention to detail, vast knowledge of all the tiny details that go into making a wedding perfect, close relationships to local vendors and just really wonderful people to have on your side. I was expecting to be a nervous wreck in the hours leading up to our ceremony, but I was uncharacteristically calm, and I owe a lot of that to Kerri and Danielle working behind the scenes to make sure our wedding went off without a hitch (we had to move to Plan B after having a week of wonderful fall weather) Cannot recommend the Proper Setting enough – they are the best of the best and you will not be disappointed!!
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    Caitlin R. Sent on 10/19/2023
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    Our Missing Piece for Wedding Planning

    As a professional event planner myself, Kerri and her team were the missing piece that I needed going into the final stages of wedding planning. She served as a sounding board for the final stretch of decisions and ensured our vision was executed without any interference on the day of our wedding. The dream! Hiring them gave us a sense of peace for the final stretch of planning and I highly recommend them to any couple. Kerri is the perfect balance of kind and professional.
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    Sarah L. Sent on 10/19/2023
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    Proper Setting Pleases!

    Kerri and her team at The Proper Setting we absolutely wonderful to work with. The planning process was made SO easy with Kerri's attention to detail and her knowledge and experience working with vendors locally. She had great recommendations all around, from vendors to decorations to small details that I would not have even considered about the wedding day of timeline. Kerri went out of her way to meet us multiple times in person throughout the process and took care of the majority of the paperwork and communications with our vendors which took a huge weight off of our shoulders in the planning process. To top it all off, we had crazy weather during our big Day and Kerri and her team didn't skip a beat in rearranging and seamlessly getting things moved without disrupting the ceremony and the festivities. We had a wonderful experience working with Kerri and her team and would highly recommend them to others looking to get married in the Outer Banks!
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    Aubrey Y. Sent on 10/10/2023
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    Amazing Value

    We got married in OBX this fall and we started planning it on our own. We soon ran into issues with the venues and vendors in the area and felt so frustrated. We happened to run into Kerri after a wedding expo and she jumped into to help us right away! She is warm, caring, capable, organized and efficient. We had monthly meetings and checklists of things to do on our own. She organized the various vendors, kept us out of the chaos, and made the wedding fun and beautiful for us. If you are getting married and think you can do it on your own- run and call Kerri! She was so invaluable to our experience. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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    Morgan C. Sent on 10/10/2023
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    The Perfect Wedding Planner

    We cannot express our gratitude enough for Kerri, The Proper Setting, and the exceptional services they provided. Initially, we contemplated navigating the wedding planning journey without a professional, but the challenges we faced with our venue made us reconsider. That's when we were introduced to Kerri, and she instantly put us at ease.

    Kerri's unwavering commitment to our special day was evident from the start. When our venue became unresponsive to our calls and emails, Kerri took it upon herself to personally visit and resolve any issues. She seemed to know everyone in the Outer Banks and was able to use her personal connections to them to make things swing our way. Her reassuring presence and calming demeanor guided us through numerous stressful situations, making us believe that everything would turn out beautifully.

    Kerri's expertise extended beyond mere coordination; she offered invaluable advice on selecting the right vendors, and her institutional knowledge and connections allowed her to effortlessly secure their services for us. She is so well organized and ensured that everyone involved was always informed of any updates or changes. As the wedding weekend approached, Kerri executed flawlessly, ensuring that every aspect ran seamlessly. She was there whenever we needed her, diligently smoothing out any unforeseen wrinkles.

    Our wedding weekend was nothing short of magical, and we owe a significant part of that to Kerri's dedication and hard work. Since we aren’t from the Outer Banks, she took care of everything we could not.

    Kerri's exceptional support transformed our wedding into an unforgettable experience. Her expertise, commitment, and dedication made our special day an absolute success. If you're seeking a wedding planner who goes above and beyond to create a flawless event, look no further than Kerri and The Proper Setting. If you’re considering hiring her, you probably can’t afford not to. She is the true embodiment of excellence in the world of wedding planning.
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    Stacie R. Sent on 09/28/2023
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    The BEST wedding coordinator you could hire!

    Kerri and her team are AMAZING. We booked our wedding at a venue in the OBX that wasn’t meeting our needs for planning our wedding. We met Kerri at the wedding expo and thank god we did! She absolutely saved our wedding and it was so most perfect day because of her and her team. Throughout the planning process she was always available, we had calls every few weeks, and she had an answer for any and everything. She was always extremely fast at responding. She also advocated for us through the whole process and any issues we had with our venue and/or vendors. We absolutely could not have done this without her, and we are so grateful to have found her!
    Kerri goes above and beyond to make sure you feel comfortable and that your event/wedding goes as perfect as possible. She has the knowledge of the OBX and the vendors that serve there. Not to mention, every vendor I spoke to had nothing but amazing things to say about her!
    I cannot recommend The Proper Setting enough. If you have an event, do not hesitate. Hire them! It’s MORE than worth it.
    Thank you so much to The Proper Setting team!!!
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    Katlyn A. Sent on 09/05/2023
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    Immeasurably Helpful

    Kerri was awesome! She kept us organized and on track, guiding us through all parts of the planning process and wedding day (some that we would never have known to think about!). Her knowledge of the Outer Banks and relationships with vendors was immeasurably helpful. Our wedding day was perfect (I’m still not entirely convinced she didn’t have a role in the beautiful weather we had at the end of August) and the day’s events were seamless and truly stress-free for us. We cannot recommend her and her team enough!
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    Stephanie Sent on 08/15/2023
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    Amazing wedding planner

    The proper Setting (Kerri) was AMAZING!! Planning a wedding 6 hours away was hard, but Kerri made it easy!! She linked me with most of my vendors and helped me throughout the whole process. She took care of everything the day of so I could relax while getting ready. We had to execute plan B due to the weather and it was a smooth transition! I will deff recommend to everyone getting married in NC to call The Proper Setting.
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