Wedding and Event Planning Tips

(Kerry Lee ) is simply the best coordinator I have ever worked with. She makes an event. — Lani Ballonoff, LBPS Events

… it was so refreshing to work with someone who remembers that it’s a wedding, which should be a joyous occasion. Thank you for remembering that! — Warren Press, Feet First Entertainment

… what I appreciated most was your constant positivity…not like the neurotic, carping wedding planners I’ve seen before…you were simply lovely. — Kathryn, Los Angeles

… you are a dream coordinator! — Riley Towne Productions

Everything you did was above and beyond the call. You even got our flower girl to walk down the aisle! A feat we were all stunned to see… — Curtis & Dawn, Ventura, CA

I can recommend Kerry without hesitation to anyone thinking of contracting her. Her broad background and manner in which she approaches life are refreshing and her continuous positive outlook on life coupled with a great sense of humor make her a pleasure to work with. I can honestly say that Kerry is one of the most organized individuals I have met and demonstrates strong communication skills. This is one of her strongest talents: communication. — Nelson Clark, CEO Beverly Clark Enterprises, Santa Barbara, CA

I recommend Kerry Lee to anyone seeking a professional event coordinator as I can be assured that both vendors and clients will be happy with the experience and any potential crises are averted in advance of the event day due to her experience in proactively being able to predict them. I enjoy working with Santa Barbara Wine Country Weddings & Events because they not only look out after their clients, they also keep in mind the best interest of our property in acting as a liaison to find the perfect medium where both sides are happy. — Jill Remy, Foley Wine Group/Firestone Events Director

It has been great working with you this year. Suzanne, Melinda and I can’t thank you enough for your attention to detail and promptness. — Gabrielle Moeses, Owner Seasons Catering

It was an amazing evening. People are sending us thank-you cards, emails and leaving phone messages about how magical the evening was; some have written it was the most memorable night of their life… — Chris and Daniel, Santa Barbara, CA

Kerry is extremely efficient, detail-oriented and couldn’t be more enjoyable to work with. She manages to keep a positive, upbeat attitude regardless of the demands of her work. She has worked with me on several projects related to the television station, and I would without hesitation give her the highest recommendation. — Jeff Martin, Vice President Creative Services KEYT Television Santa Barbara, CA

Kerry Lee has been a tremendous asset to her clients by providing them with great service, local knowledge and a really positive energy. — Paige Reid, Senior Catering Manager, Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort

Kerry Lee is a true professional and the only event planner I recommend to anyone asking for assistance in creating memorable events. — Bobbie Rosenstrauch, Director of Catering and Weddings, Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn & Spa and Fess Parker Winery

Kerry Lee is exceptional at what she does and the bride who hires her is making an investment in certainty her wedding will exceed her expectations. — Beverly Clark, Nationally-Renowned Wedding Celebrity Author/Designer and Enterprise

Kerry Lee is one of the most fun wedding planners I have had the pleasure to work with. She is always up-beat and ready to solve any issue with a positive attitude. She is incredibly professional and really just a pleasure to be around for clients and vendors alike. — Whitney Byxbee, Director of Weddings, Bacara Resort and Spa

Thank you for making my daughter’s wedding such a success. — Diane Connors, Events Manager, Gainey Winery

The ideas you presented helped to make the fashion show a huge success. Thank you. — Tarah Goodwin, Special Events Director Harley Davidson Santa Barbara, CA

This has been our most smooth – running Awards Dinner to date. — Monty and Pat Roberts (the inspiration for the “Horse Whisperer”)

Truthfully, (Kerry Lee) offers the best customer service of anyone we work with. — Heidi Whitcomb, CEO Ventura Rental Center

We could not have asked for a more positive, helpful and knowledgeable person to coordinate our wedding…there is no substitute for you. — Laura & Andrew, Ojai, CA

We had an amazing wedding. Thank you for all your help — Kiha and Jensen Sutta, Santa Barbara, CA

Words alone cannot express the creative excellence of Kerry Lee Dickey. — Susan Wells Gonzales, Director of Catering & Events, Alisal Guest Ranch

Working with Kerry Lee is absolutely amazing…throughout the planning process, every detail has been looked at, every question has been asked and on the day of the event, nothing is left to ‘good luck’ and everything happens as planned. — Philippe Berger, Director of Events, El Encanto Hotel & Gardens, An Orient Express Property

You and your assistant looked after every detail and all timing was like clockwork. Thank you for your help in creating a lasting memory. — Beth and Ed, Mother and Father of the bride, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

You brought such a calm and organization to our planning and made us feel reassured that all the pieces would fall in place. And they did! Our day felt flawless thanks to your amazing orchestration. We felt relaxed that you were there to guide the way and grateful not to deal with any glitches which may have come up. — Heidi and Glenn, New York, NY

You have great communication with all vendors, a hands-on approach, are organized and in control. Being in catering, I appreciate your food and beverage background. You know exactly what we are going through! — - Kristin, Events Manager, Santa Barbara Division, Pure Joy Catering

You understood the vision of the event and helped us develop, enrich and articulate it. Without this help, planning a wedding in Santa Barbara from our homes in San Francisco and the east coast would have been nearly impossible. The day of our wedding ran perfectly smooth because of your experience and amazing ability to plan, manage, guide the crowd and make last minute changes and necessary adjustments. We would not only recommend you with the highest regards to any bride and groom (or anyone hosting an event), but we would assure them that they could not find a better event and wedding planner! — Kendall & Mark, East Greenwich, RI

Your service was exceptional. — Paula and Fausto, Santa Barbara, CA