Katie Gerard Watkins

Lead Wedding Planner

Meet Katie Gerard Watkins

Fun Facts about Katie

  • I planned my own wedding in December 2022, where I was married at the Guild.
  • I have 2 golden retriever dogs, Murphy Mae and Penelope Prudence.
  • My husband and I love the kitchen, he is the chef and I am the baker.
  • I am Technology Consultant during the day where I help clients implement Customer Success Solutions.
  • My Husband and I are wine enthusiasts and plan all of our trips with at least one winery included.
  • I am a University of Kansas Alum and love all things Lawrence and the Jayhawks.
  • Loves wine, hosting game nights, reading, and traveling
  • Fosters dogs with KC Pet Project

 

Wedding Experience
I have been in the wedding industry for about 6 months, but I come from a family that ran and owned restaurants/catering companies. So for about 15 years I’ve been working and planning large scale events for different occasions.

Favorite part of wedding day
My favorite part of the wedding day is speeches, whoever they are from. I just love getting to hear about the couple and see their two groups of families & friends get to collectively laugh & love on the couple. Your wedding is the only time that all your people get to be in one place for you and I think it is truly the most magical experience.

Love for the industry
I really just love love. Getting to be a part of this day for couples is truly one of the most magical experiences and I love every minute of it.

Hire Veil Events because…
Hiring a day-of coordinator is the best investment you can make on your wedding day. The whole goal of your wedding is to be stress-free and enjoy every moment. Having that day-of coordinator allows you to do that and truly “let your hair down”. It also allows your family and friends to breathe and not have any pressure on them during the day.

Wedding day tip
I love when the couple takes a moment in their ceremony to turn around and look at the crowd. I know it can feel odd, but it is so amazing to see all of your people there in one place for you. A moment you likely won’t ever get again.

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Katie Gerard Watkins's Reviews
Our special day went super smooth and easy!
Kimberly Jung & Bradley Valentine
at Mission Theatre, Mission
on October 31, 2025

Katie was our month of coordinator and she was absolutely fantastic!! From the moment we had our first meeting to the month of the wedding, she made sure we had everything in order. She even assisted with last minute wardrobe and hair. She made sure our special day went super smooth and easy! I highly recommend Katie to be your coordinator!!

I didn’t have to lift a finger!
McKenna Poling & Malachi McBee
at The Ridge, Richmond
on June 14, 2025

Katie with Veil Events helped me stay grounded throughout the wedding planning process. I purchased the Month-Of Coordination package, and it was the perfect fit for the Type A bride in me. The planning book and the computer program they provide were incredibly helpful and, honestly, the parts I used the most. I loved being able to plan the majority of my wedding day myself but still have guidance, suggestions, and reassurance during our meetings. On the wedding day itself, I didn’t have to lift a finger. If anything didn’t go exactly as planned, I never knew about it, which is exactly what you hope for as a bride. Everything flowed smoothly from my perspective, and I was able to stay fully present. Overall I would absolutely recommend Veil Events to anyone who wants structure, support, and peace of mind during the planning journey and on the big day.

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I am truly grateful for Katie!
Emily Arthur & Paul Mirable
at The View at Briarcliff, KCMO
on June 7, 2025

Katie & the veil events team were a huge blessing to me during my wedding planning process. I spent a year and a half planning my wedding & before Katie was apart of that process, I was ready to pull out all of my hair. no exaggeration. I knew I could not do this on my own.

When I had the pleasure of meeting Katie and speaking with her, she provided me with a veil events planner to keep things organized, she broke down the process for me & relieved all the stress I was feeling. She made sure to keep in regular contact with me, set up meetings (in person, Virtual & over the phone) as many times as I needed and let me tell you… I was always asking questions but she was there to clarify & help with no hesitation.

Katie kept me on track, made sure things were done on a timely manner, listed out all of the things I needed to complete & when they needed to be completed. She kept in contact with all of my vendors, which was a huge relief.

It is extremely easy to feel overwhelmed but Katie was incredibly kind, informative & reassured me that we were making more progress than I probably felt like we were.

If I didn’t have the help of Katie or the veil events team, I truly don’t think I could have survived my wedding day. My wedding day was stress free, I was able to genuinely enjoy it & I had the most fun I’ve probably ever had.

Katie & her team kept our wedding party in line, on schedule, no one had to ask me a single question. She helped me with my dress, & made sure I had time eat (she would check in on me to make sure I was actually eating!) The best part… when things happened that were not planned, I was completely unaware because she found solutions to everything & later when people shared the information with me, I just laughed & it was fabulous. She truly took care of everything little thing.

These are only a FEW of the things Katie & her team did, & if I listed everything out, we would be here for days! 🙂

I am truly grateful for Katie & everything she did. She helped make the day so incredibly special & I am so glad she will always be part of our story. Thank you for spending the last year & a half with us, getting to know us, & helping our vision come to life!

My husband & I got married in June. I still dream about how amazing everything was. There aren’t enough words to explain the joy you have brought us & the impact you made. Thank you for everything!!!

I would highly recommend veil events (and have) to anyone & everyone getting married! They are a life saver. You will not regret it!

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They took care of everything and I was living my best life!
Hannah Gardner & Noah Chase
at The Maverick, KCMO
on May 25, 2025

Katie at Veil Events was absolutely amazing! She was so sweet, very helpful, and always on top of things! She was so organized and made me feel so at ease. She reached out to vendors and got things wrapped up! I used her for the last 6 months of my wedding, and I couldn’t have done it without her. The day of the wedding was so smooth and the best day ever! They took care of everything and I was living my best life, marrying my high school sweetheart. My wedding journey was so much fun, and I am so thankful for Veil Events for being apart of it. I recommend them to anyone looking for amazing ladies!

Truly Stress Free!
Melissa Ditter & Jake Shipley
at 28 Event Space, KCMO
on November 8, 2024

I planned the majority of my wedding but wanted some support on the day of. Veil events had a package that worked so well for me! I had two meetings prior to the day where we did a check point to make sure I was on track for the big day. The week of and the day of the wedding were truly stress free. Katie was very clear in communication, asked all the right questions, and listened to all my needs and wants prior to the big day. I truly got to enjoy my wedding and not worry about anyone or anything besides me and my husband. Not to mention, they packed the whole night up and put it in my family’s car!! My family and myself got to enjoy the day and night without all those small pesky tasks that need to be completed. I would recommend Katie and the Veil Events team to all my friends and family.

Jenny & Ben
This is the service to splurge on!
Jenny Faus & Ben Bartnicke
at The Bardot, KCMO
on October 26, 2024

I can’t recommend Katie from Veil Events enough. Hiring her as our event coordinator was the best decision we made, and I always tell future brides that this is the service to splurge on. Katie was immensely helpful throughout the entire process. From the prep leading up to the wedding to the day-of coordination, she and her assistant were absolutely phenomenal. Thanks to Katie, everything went so smoothly and we were ahead of schedule all day. We were able to fully enjoy the day without worrying about a single detail. If you’re on the fence about hiring a coordinator, it’s worth every penny.

Katie ran the day seamlessly!
Allison Mitchell & Jassel Hernandez
at The Stanley, Lee's Summit
on September 22, 2024

Katie was brilliant. Kept us organized, on task, and on schedule. Had excellent insight into every little detail on a wedding day and helped us plan everything down to a tee. She ran the day of seamlessly and we were very grateful for her help and expertise.