Kate Ford Events

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 2 – 6

About Kate Ford Events

Kate Ford Events

Owner

Kate Ford Events (formerly Pocketful Of Plans) is a full service wedding and event planning company based in Monterey and Carmel California. We plan events in and around Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pebble Beach, Big Sur, and Monterey. We focus on your priorities and vision for the day or weekend to ensure your guests have a magical and immersive experience.

Our team is attentive, kind and focused on giving you the luxury event experience that you don't even know how to begin tackling. Most people start planning an event and have no idea the amount of time, energy and money truly needed to manage a large event. We patiently guide you from start to finish and manage all the details so that you can relax and spend your time enjoying the company of your friends and family on the wedding day.

In three words: Efficient, Honest, Organized

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price

Service available for an extra cost

	Full-service planning	Destination wedding	Elopement / microwedding	Event design
Description	Full Service planning for your wedding day includes helping you secure a team of professionals to make your day come to life, designing a look, feel and experience that speaks to you as a couple. And of course our team managing the production of the wedding day from start to finish to allow you to be focused on the special moments of the day.	We are happy to travel with you for your dream destination wedding. Destination wedding require a number of details and planning that you may not consider when you start you. If you are looking for a full service team to help manage all the logistics, details, coordination and design we can help take all that off your plate and ensure your entire guest experience is handled to perfection.	We are here to personalize and plan a really special and unique day for a small group of your favorite people. Think of elopement and micro wedding planning as more of a travel experience where we plan out all of your experiences and details for you.
Planning begins	12 Months out	12 Months out	3 Months out	12 Months out
Event Styling & Design
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management
Rentals & Linens
Invites & Stationery
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Onsite Event Management
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Contract Review
Wedding Website
Accommodation Coordination
Transportation Coordination
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
RSVP Tracking
Pricing	Starts at $17,995	Starts at $150,000*	Starts at $9,995	Starts at $150,000

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Rating: 5.0

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Edgar M.
Rating: 5
•May 18, 2026
Absolute perfection
From our very first interview with Kate, we knew she was the one. She came to the table with an incredible balance of confidence, deep experience, and a completely down-to-earth demeanor. Our initial impression was that she possessed a "Type A" personality in the absolute best way possible—highly structured, incredibly organized, and fiercely detailed. We walked away from that first conversation knowing our wedding was in the best possible hands. The Planning Process: Kate’s organization is elite. She maps out a clear, macro-level timeline so you always know what’s coming next, scheduling deep-dive meetings that perfectly correspond to each phase of the process. Her communication is seamless; she was accessible whenever we needed her, and on the rare occasion she wasn’t, she managed expectations upfront about when she’d get back to us. What we appreciated most was her curated approach. She didn’t rely on cookie-cutter themes from past weddings; instead, she used targeted questionnaires to truly understand our specific vision and brought it to life as a unique, personalized experience. Her vendor network is massive, and she provided exceptional, tailored options for everything—photography, videography, florals, catering, stationery, and bespoke branded details. Kate never simply said "no" to an idea. If there was a logistical or timing constraint, she immediately pivoted to creative alternatives that achieved the same look and feel. She spent over eight hours with us on a single weekend grinding through our food tasting, venue layout, furniture selection, and floral details without missing a beat. Throughout a process that can easily become overwhelming, Kate’s patience was unmatched. She was an absolute advocate for us, always had our back when negotiating with venues and vendors, and made the entire months-long process feel completely stress-free and adaptive to our demanding daily schedules. The Execution & Hospitality: On the wedding day, Kate and her team executed a complex, highly coordinated itinerary flawlessly. Her team operated like a finely tuned orchestra—everyone knew their exact role and maintained a highly professional, cohesive presence. She had dedicated assistants tracking the bride and groom simultaneously, meaning she had her finger on the pulse of the entire event from sunrise to midnight. Kate checked in with us constantly, ensuring we were updated and completely taken care of. Beyond looking after us, her level of hospitality was incredible. She treated every guest like a VIP, but paid exceptional, personalized attention to our families to ensure all of their specific accommodations were perfectly handled. She also seamlessly managed the logistics for our hotel welcome bags and custom wedding swag. It felt like Kate was viewing the entire day through our eyes, bringing our exact vision to life in real time. Everything we imagined our wedding would be was that and so much more. If you want a flawless, high-end execution, Kate is unmatched.
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ShannonCronin Photography
Rating: 5
•Sep 21, 2022
Pocketful of Plans is simply the best!
Kaitlin and her team at Pocketful of Plans are beyond professional, talented, kind, and such a joy to work with! As a fellow wedding vendor, I always look forward to the events where I get to work alongside her because I know the day will run smoothly and be fun! Hiring Pocketful of Plans is the best decision you can make when you're starting your wedding planning journey- if I could give Kaitlin more than 5 starts I would.