Kari Smith | LA Wedding Planner

@featheredarrowstudio

Design forward weddings rooted in hospitality Coffee chats on weddings, biz + life Wedding consults + planning guides Co-host @justanotherbizpodcast
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Little love notes from past clients ❤️🥰 Truly want all my clients to feel so cared for, celebrated and not stressed. You deserve all of that and more for your wedding day. Photos Photo 1: @jessonesto Photo 2: @karishootsfilm Photo 3: @christykendallphotography Photo 4: @albanykatz Photo 5: @karishootsfilm Photo 6: @kaditobin Photo 7: @symboll Photo 8: @bonesthenskin
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1 month ago
When we say we do it all, we do it ALL! We show up for our couples and serve them well especially on the day of the wedding. My goal is for you to feel carefree, present, relaxed and joyful! We’re definitely running around all day but I’ll be there to fluff your dress before you walk down the aisle or get on my hands and knees to get a stain out of your dress! I’ve got you covered! If you want to have a stress free wedding and an incredible experience, I’m your girl. We have a few spots still open for 2025 and our books are open for 2026. Photos: @jessonesto Flowers: @shindigchic
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1 year ago
I’ve been going through a lot of my work recently and updating my website and it’s not lost on me how cool it is that I get to work with clients to plan and design their wedding weekend. These days and weekends are not only amazing experiences for the couple but also for their friends and family. These are significant life moments and I love that I get to curate those memories for people. But here’s your reminder: don’t take it all too seriously, it should be fun and relaxing especially when you’re working with us because you don’t have to worry about a single detail. Photos: @christykendallphotography Florals/Signage: @shindigchic Venue: @valentine_dtla Disco Install: @stagelabs Catering: @fundamentalevents
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1 year ago
Your wedding day flies by in a blink of an eye and I always remind my couples to just be present and enjoy the day. Let go of everything you’re stressed about and relish in the moments. You’ve spent months and months planning and now is the time to trust your vendor team and let whatever happens happen. The day is going to be beautiful no matter what so remember to ground yourself and be truly present. 🥰 This is why we do what we do, to help create these magical days for our clients. And this is why I created a guide to help you get started planning. Most couples feel lost after getting engaged but you don’t have to navigate wedding planning alone. Check out my guide in my bio that includes my step by step process to help ease the stress of planning. I promise you, it’s worth every penny to get your sanity back! Planning and Design: @featheredarrowstudio Venue: @villaroyale_palmsprings Photos: @gipephotography Music: @secondsong_official Rentals: @sigpartyrentals @planksandpatina @mtb_event_rentals Florals: @sparksandsand Invites/Signage: @mintedweddings HMU: @1011makeupandhair Cake: @lauramariecakes Linens: @bbjlatavola
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11 days ago
A dreamy summer wedding full of whimsy, beautiful details and stunning florals. Photos: @karishootsfilm Flowers/Signage: @shindigchic Venue: @calamigosguestranch
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17 days ago
Congratulations to Renee and Arturo!!! Getting to be a part of your day was so special. Thank you for having me paint your first dance, it was an honor. Wishing you a lifetime of blessings and joy in your marriage. ❤️
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20 days ago
This and marrying your best friend. 🥰 Wedding planning can be stressful and you have to make a lot of decisions, but the day goes by so fast and it’s all going to be better than you imagined. So just remember to let it all go when the day comes and be fully present with your partner and your loved ones. We have to hold onto joy and not let the stress and decisions get in the way of that. Planning + design: @featheredarrowstudio Photos: @gracetphotography Florals: @layeredvintage Tattoos: @_bryan_black_ Venue: @rancholaslomas Rentals: @archiverentals Catering: @24carrotscatering Music: @dartcollective Cake: @nicolebakescakes HMU: @1011makeupandhair
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25 days ago
Not every wedding is meant to look the same and honestly, it shouldn’t. I love designing something unique with clients. The best weddings I’ve been part of are the ones where couples stop trying to follow all the trends and lean into what actually feels like them. What represents them and their story. The design, the energy, the experience… it just feels different when it comes from a place of authenticity versus a trend. But getting there takes more than just inspiration, it takes intention, guidance, and someone helping you bring it all together in a way that actually works. That’s exactly what I do for my clients because I want your day to feel effortless and the best experience ever. If you’re planning and want a wedding that feels like you (without the stress of figuring it all out alone), I’m currently booking limited weddings and I also offer consultations if you need guidance or a professional to help you out. Just reach out via my website! Most importantly, do what feels right to you. ❤️ Photos: @gabbieburseth Florals: @goingsteadystudios Lighting: @stagelabs Catering: @criticschoicecatering Music: @aaronadrii Photobooth: @smilebooth Venue: @thereveryla Rentals: @stephanieslinens
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27 days ago
Knowing the next steps to take after getting engaged can be overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. Enjoy this chapter of life first and foremost, you don’t need to have a wedding date and venue picked out the next day. Even though everyone will ask you! 😆 My biggest and first piece of advice, sit down with your partner to talk about the budget and making a guest list. That guest list will determine what you can afford, the type of venue you need and so much more. This should be a fun an exciting chapter of life, not one that you wish away. I created a guide for couples to help them plan from start to finish and help them along the way. It’s 11 years of knowledge wrapped into one guide and I’m pretty dang proud of it. Oh and hire the professional vendors, it’ll be a huge relief. Link is in my bio. Phots: @loveyou.nadine Flowers: @pilarfloral Venue: @the1909_
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1 month ago
What you don’t see behind all the pretty wedding photos are the hours of planning, the timeline we worked on for months, hundreds of design choices and of course the hundreds of logistical emails back and forth. A beautiful wedding isn’t just about how it looks, it’s about how it feels and the experience for couples and their guests. It’s my goal to make sure my clients feel completely taken care of enjoy every moment to the fullest. Still booking a few spots for 2026 and 2027. If you need a planner that has your back and wants to create an epic experience for you, let’s chat. 📞
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1 month ago
Design forward weddings that feel as good as they look. That’s our jam. Our weddings are rooted in thoughtful hospitality and a vibrant guest experience. Let’s be honest, we want you and your guests to have a damn good time and an incredible experience. Let loose, let the day flow and soak up every moment. You’ll never get this experience back, so why not just enjoy every moment to the fullest. That’s why we’re here to help you plan with ease and less stress all while creating weddings that feel and look amazing. Photos: @theshalomimaginative Flowers: @poppyhill_flowers Venue: @calamigosguestranch
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1 month ago
The best weddings don’t just look beautiful, they feel good to be at. The kind where not only is the couple laughing but so are the guests. They’re lingering in conversations, dancing and being fully present. That doesn’t just happen by accident, it’s intentional. It’s designed to be an experience and one that flows well and everyone feels it. Creating weddings rooted in hospitality and design is my jam and people feel this from start to finish. It also helps that these two were genuinely joyful and radiant humans. 🥰 Photos: @itlaphoto Venue: @millwick_dtla Flowers: @shindigchic Catering: @larootscatering HMU: @blissbridalbeauty
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2 months ago