After being a Venue Manager, a Catering Sales Manager, dabbling in Florals and helping launch a few budding businesses over the years, owner, Kaitlin Stammetti and her team are what we call seasoned weddings pros. This industry is her passion and her family and she is ready to source the right vendors for you, your vision, and your budget.
We are focused on the logistics and all those important details you've never thought of but that make your event an extension of you. We love being able to see your event from the perspective of so many of your vendors and we never hesitate to put in the extra effort to make sure the planning process and your event run smoothly and look beautiful!
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Kaitlin is your quintessential feisty red-head and she brings that passion for life to everything she does. If there is a feature of event planning she could gain access to Kaitlin immersed herself in it. Her experience includes corporate event planning, event venue management, catering sales/management for large scale and boutique style caterers, and even a little floral knowledge. She brings a well rounded approach and a strong sense of direction to planning any event!
Photo: Whitney Gremaud
We truly believe that a wedding is a joyous event that signifies the beginning of a new life - one together, as a couple. This should be a celebration to honor not only you + your spouse but to thank those {your guests} who have and will support you as you embark on the adventure that is marriage.
While each wedding is a unique reflection of the couple in which various elements are often highlighted, altered, or omitted all together we believe there is still a standard pattern or formula to any great event. Rowan Lane Events is interested in tailoring this experience to your needs, your personality, + your budget.
Below is a collection of common questions + their answers to help you learn more about how we can help you create your unique event!
What do you charge?
Event Management starts as soon as you book us with some planning tools and vendor recommendations - it picks up in earnest 3 months prior to your event when we really start to tie up loose ends and get you hitched! This service starts at $2500 and can be tailored to fit the needs of your event.
Full-Service Planning begins the day you hire us, includes vendor sourcing specifically for your event, and comes with a ton of meetings, calls, emails, and overall guidance as you journey down the path of wedding planning! This service starts at $6000.
Our "I don't think I need you" is just $500 with the option of rolling that into one of our other packages if you change your mind and decide you'd like us on board!
We can say that our clients generally spend between $40k and $60k total on their wedding (excluding the wedding dress).
Check out our services to see how we can help!
Why should I hire a wedding planner?
The great part is that if you're here looking at a wedding planner's website you may already understand the benefit of bringing a professional on board to manage, coordinate, and execute the several facets of your event. Planners are not only in the business of helping you with the event but - depending on the package you select - we may also be helping you with vendor selection, floor plans, time management, budget management, and all kinds of other needs. In general, we are your ambassador to the world of wedding planning and hope to share the benefits of the vendor relationships we have spent years fostering with you - our client.
What's the difference between a wedding planner and a venue coordinator?
At first glance this question seems easy - a wedding planner plans the wedding and a venue coordinator coordinates the venue. But of course, there is more to it than that. The real answer to this question is another question (we're getting deep on this one!) and that is: who is this person working for? In the end the venue coordinator, no matter how knowledgeable or good they are at their job, works for the venue and the wedding planner works for you. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about venue coordinators, mostly because I used to be one! I am well versed in the usual responsibilities that come with this position: Giving a tour of the venue, managing the calendar of events for the space, providing clients with a list of vendors for the space, and even being present for the day-of to ensure all contractual agreements regarding venue use are upheld. While they may have your final headcount, or reception layout, or even help put menu cards on the table they are one valuable piece of an overall puzzle your wedding planner has helped you to envision and arrange.
How do you handle outdoor weddings?
Two words: Back-up Plan. We really can not stress enough the necessity for a secondary plan of action. Be it a tent or indoor space. With a military father and a nurse mother, Kaitlin grew up in a house full of backup plans and she has brought that to her planning style in full force!
What are your qualifications?
Kaitlin has been working with event professionals in North Carolina and beyond for seven years and counting. She started off in corporate event planning and quickly found herself running a wedding venue in downtown Raleigh, NC. She had amazing vendors that helped her learn and grow in the industry and even worked as a catering manager and with a florist in addition to wedding planners. Eventually, Kaitlin developed a style all her own that was backed by real-world wedding experience, and Rowan Lane Events was born!
Do you work with an assistant?
Oh yes! Trying to run an event solo is like trying to tell a story with your hands tied behind your back. Sure, you could get it done but it's never quite as effective. All of our services include a planner and an event assistant.
What happens if you can't be at my wedding?
Kaitlin is lucky enough to work in the company of several amazing, compassionate, and talented industry professionals. Rest assured should anything happen to her or her team someone of equal or greater value would be present at your event to uphold your vision and that timeline!
Where are you based out of?
Rowan Lane Events is based out of Raleigh, NC but is available for travel. Let's take this party on the road!
Will you travel?
Yes! Please note that travel is covered in each package for up to (1) hour outside of Raleigh, NC. Further travel may result in additional fees (i.e. hotel rooms, meals, etc) depending on the details of the event.
Do you have past clients we can talk to as a reference?
We are unable to hand out client contact information but we would love to direct you to our Google Reviews to read the lovely things past clients have shared about working with Rowan Lane Events.
Do you plan anything other than weddings?
Yes! Kaitlin started in Corporate Event Planning working on dinners, presentations, and event coordinated travel arrangements.
She has planned Rehearsal Dinners, Baby and Bridal Showers, Birthday Parties, and even a Bar/Bat mitzvah or two! We're open to helping to make sure your event is amazing no matter what the occasion!
What is your payment structure?
Generally, we request a 50% deposit at the time of booking with the remaining 50% divided into two payments - one midway through planning and the remaining balance being due no later than 30 days prior to the event.
How do I pay you?
Rowan Lane Events uses an entirely online system for inquiries, bookings, and payments - it's so easy!
Can you hold a date for me?
Unfortunately, we are not able to hold dates for clients. Please note that your date is not booked without a paid retainer + signed contract.
If I need to cancel my wedding is the retainer refundable?
All retainers are non-refundable.
When should we book you for our wedding?
Yesterday. No, really. As a boutique-style event planning company, we only take a limited number of contracts to ensure each of our clients is well looked after! There may be 52 weeks in the year but there are some very popular wedding dates in there and we would hate to send you the "sorry we're already booked" email. Contact us today to set up your initial planning meeting!
Do you really like weddings? Why?
You know, we actually do. We really love weddings on a few different levels.
One - the love, plain and simple. We love helping two people who care about each other so much they want to make it a permanent pillar of their lives together. Two - the planning. Kaitlin is a logistics junkie. She loves the pressure of pulling everything together as well as the zen that comes with having a plan. Three - burn the plan. Here's the cold hard truth: Things go wrong. And that's totally fine as long as you have a problem solver and a true fixer there on your big day {that's us!}.
Our love for the institution of marriage, our ability to create a plan, and to seamlessly navigate the bumps of executing any event make us love - not just like - weddings. Let's get this party {planning} started!
Don't see your question? Email me! Info@rowanlaneevents.com
