Kindred Unions

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1 – 2

About Kindred Unions

Kindred Unions

Founder | Lead Coordinator

If you want a ceremony that feels intentional without being heavily religious, or an event that feels structured without rigidity, you’re in the right place. At Kindred Unions, we support life-marking moments of all backgrounds and spiritual paths with calm guidance and steady care. Here, ceremony isn’t about following a script or performing tradition. It's about honoring your story in a way that feels honest, grounded, and true to you. We place your story and wishes first, with tradition serving you rather than overshadowing what matters most.

What makes us unique is our holistic approach: we honor every kind of ceremony and every kind of story. From weddings and vow renewals to end-of-life rituals and ceremonies of release, each experience is crafted with care, sincerity, and deep respect for the human spirit. Rather than fitting your story into a standard script, we begin with listening, shaping words, flow, and atmosphere around who you truly are. Whether joyful or tender, celebratory or reflective, each gathering becomes a living expression of connection, memory, and meaning.

In three words: Calm, Organized, Reassuring

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Full-service planningPartial planningDay-of coordination / wedding managementA la carte
Description

Your story deserves more than coordination. It deserves purposeful guidance from the very first thread. The Woven Journey package is our full-service experience, crafted for couples who want a seamless, heart-centered approach to planning their celebration.

For couples who have laid the groundwork but need help bringing it all together, the Shared Chapter Package offers the perfect partnership. You’ve made the big decisions — now we’ll join your story to refine the details, confirm vendors, and manage logistics so your plans flow seamlessly into reality.

The Ever After Coordination package is designed for couples who have already planned their wedding and are ready to hand off the final details to a professional who will see it through with calm precision and heartfelt care.

While our full coordination packages offer the most complete level of support, we understand that some may need assistance in only select areas. The following à la carte options allow you to add focused services where additional guidance or presence is desired.

Planning begins12 Months out6 Months out1 Month out1 Month out
Vendor Management
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Budget Planning
Contract Review
Accommodation Coordination
Event Styling & Design
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Invites & Stationery
PricingStarts at $4,500Starts at $2,500Starts at $1,200Starts at $600

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

3 reviews

  • KS

    Kelley S.

    Rating: 5
    •Jan 28, 2026

    Loved working with Elizabeth!

    Working with Elizabeth was a lot of fun. She really understood my vision and what I was going for. She really made me feel heard and it all shown through in the work she did for me. I would recommend her to her to anyone

  • KP

    KP

    Rating: 5
    •Jan 23, 2026

    Made my life easier

    Elizabeth is the best. She was so easy to talk to and made my life so much easier. Im not an organized person at all but Elizabeth sure is. My day wouldnt of ran half as efficient if it weren't for her. She really goes above and beyond and im so appreciative of her.

  • J

    James

    Rating: 5
    •Jan 21, 2026

    Organized and detailed planning

    Kindred Unions was an absolute pleasure to work with for weddings. Their communication style was incredibly helpful, informative, and thorough throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work and the value they provided was excellent - they were extremely organized and maintained complete control over all the moving pieces to ensure our special day went off without a hitch. Ellie and her team took care of everything flawlessly, allowing us as the couple to simply enjoy the moment and not worry about a thing. I would highly recommend Kindred Unions to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding planning experience.

Kindred Unions exists at the intersection of ceremony and care. Rather than offering a single service or focusing on only one season of life, Kindred Unions supports people through meaningful transitions across the full arc of experience. This includes wedding officiating and ceremony design, planning and coordination support, memorial and end-of-life ceremonies through From Embers to Earth, and travel logistics that support gatherings taking place away from home.
Absolutely! While Kindred Unions is based in Graham, North Carolina, we serve couples and families throughout the state and are open to traveling to destination locations for meaningful celebrations and gatherings. Whether local or farther from home, each celebration is approached with the same steady presence and care. Travel details such as mileage, lodging, and timing are discussed during your consultation so expectations are clear and the experience remains well supported from the start.
Pricing for wedding professionals varies based on location, scope, and the level of support involved. Some services are simple and brief. Others require extended planning, coordination, or a deeper level of customization. In North Carolina, officiant services often fall within the $300–$800 range, while coordination support typically begins around $1,000 for professionals and increases with guest count, timeline complexity, and on-site needs. More personalized or experience-driven services may be priced higher to reflect the time, preparation, and responsibility they carry.
Timing depends on the service and the season. For weddings, reserving your date six to twelve months in advance is often best, particularly for spring and fall weekends. Smaller gatherings, elopements, or weekday ceremonies may require far less lead time. That said, not every moment arrives with advance notice. If your date is close, reach out. When availability allows, Kindred Unions will always aim to meet the moment with steadiness and care.

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