The Wedding Prep Co.

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
Service level: A la carte

About The Wedding Prep Co.

The Wedding Prep Co.

Owner

I’m McKinley, founder of The Wedding Prep Co. After years in the bridal industry and working with over 175 couples, I created this business to help couples feel organized and confident without needing full service planning. Through personalized planning sessions and practical guidebooks, I provide the structure and support you need to feel fully prepared for your wedding day.

What sets The Wedding Prep Co. apart is our focus on preparation over full-service planning. Not every couple needs someone to take over their wedding, but most couples need structure, clarity, and confidence. That is where we come in. The goal is simple. You help you walk into your wedding calm, confident, and prepared — knowing every detail has been thoughtfully planned.

In three words: Collaborative, Organized, Practical

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
A la carte
Description

Our guidebooks and templates are designed to help you plan with clarity and confidence. Each resource includes practical checklists, customizable timelines, and organized planning tools that walk you step by step through the process. They’re easy to use, thoughtfully laid out, and created to help you feel prepared, not overwhelmed.

Planning begins12 Months out
Vendor Management
Timeline Creation & Management
PricingStarts at $12

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

6 reviews

  • GB

    Grace B.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Mar 4, 2026

    Bride 2024

    McKinley is a FANTASTIC wedding coordinator!! I was so impressed with her organization, knowledge, and ability to make my day go so smoothly!! We will forever be so grateful to her!!

  • RW

    Rose W.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Mar 4, 2026

    McKinley is your girl!

    I could not have planned my wedding without McKinley! I had no idea where to even start and McKinley made it stress free and even enjoyable! She guided me with timelines and templates that I was able to fill in myself; and even followed up with vendors when I wasn’t getting through. It was such a joy having her there throughout the process and will recommend her over and over again to anyone planning a wedding!

  • AR

    Ashley Rodman

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Mar 5, 2026

    I had the honor of having Mckinley help plan and pretty much make my entire wedding. She was able to work with my husband and myself even from many states away due to our busy schedules. I would recommend her over and over to anyone who is getting married.

    The Wedding Prep Co.•Mar 7, 2026

    Thank you so much Ashley! Glad you are all doing well! <3

  • KT

    Kelsey Town

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Mar 4, 2026

    I was completely overwhelmed by the wedding planning process. McKinley was invaluable in stepping through the process and making sure we had thought through all of the details. She has a checklist for EVERYTHING (I mean who doesn’t love a good checklist?!). Working with her alleviated so much stress and really allowed me to enjoy the day itself!

    The Wedding Prep Co.•Mar 7, 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad I was able to help make the planning process feel more manageable!

  • KK

    Kathleen Kenny

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Mar 3, 2026

    McKinley gave us so many amazing tools and plans to make this engagement process so smooth and organized! She pointed us in the right direction and also opened our eyes to all of the things we were missing! Highly recommend her if you or someone you know is newly engagedbb

    The Wedding Prep Co.•Mar 3, 2026

    Thank you so much for this sweet review. It truly means the world to me!

No. Many couples don’t need full-service planning but still want expert guidance. The Wedding Prep Co. is designed for couples who want help getting organized without hiring a full planner.
Our services are perfect for couples who are planning their own wedding but want professional guidance, organization tools, and expert advice along the way.
The Wedding Prep Session is a two hour planning session where we walk through your wedding plans, timelines, vendors, and important details to make sure everything is organized and on track.
We review your planning progress, discuss important details, create a clear timeline, and make sure you have a plan for vendors, logistics, and the wedding day itself.
You can book directly through our website. Once requested, you will receive a confirmation email once the time has been approved.
Yes. After your initial Wedding Prep Session, you can book one hour Wedding Prep Check In sessions anytime you need additional help or guidance.
Yes. Sessions can be held virtually, making it easy for couples anywhere to receive guidance.
All guidebooks are digital downloads so you can access them instantly and refer to them anytime during planning.
Yes. The guidebooks are designed to be helpful whether you book a session or not.
No. The Wedding Prep Co. focuses on helping couples prepare for their wedding day, rather than providing day of coordination.
That’s great. We can review your vendor contracts, timelines, and details to make sure everything is organized and nothing is overlooked.

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