MEET
the TEAM

Known for our steadfast commitment to creating the best experience possible for our clients, at Kelley Cannon Events, we like to maintain a professional but relaxed approach when working together. 

We live for that moment, right before we send you down the aisle, and the hugs at the end of the night. Let’s start with a cup of coffee as strangers and end up toasting with prosecco as friends.

“The wedding was above and beyond anything I could have imagined.”

— Elise & Dan

“We were able to relax and enjoy every aspect of the wedding”

— Rebecca & Jonathan

Kelley Cannon

The girl who was always “the planner” in her social circles didn’t have a wedding planner or coordinator on her wedding day - gasp! That’s when Kelley realized that a planner is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. In 2009, Kelley Cannon Events was born. Now, with over 15 years of experience in wedding and event planning, Kelley has established herself as a leading figure in the Washington, DC area, renowned for her creativity, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her clients.

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“Kelley was the most amazing wedding planner. We met her and instantly clicked with her bubbly personality and attention to detail! We walked her through our vision of a wedding and she nailed it - it couldn't have been better. She made sure our guests were well fed, danced their socks off, and had so much fun. Truly the best!”

— Johannah H.

“We had such an amazing experience using Kelley as our wedding planner and cannot recommend her enough! From day 1, she was great - she spent the time up front to get to know us, know what we wanted our special day to be like, and worked within our budget to make our wedding extra special. 

— Rennie F.

Lois Gaul

We originally met Lois, our in-house pocketful of sunshine, in 2018 as one of our clients! We very happily helped execute her wedding and shortly thereafter, she joined our team. Lois has a background in interior design, project management and logistics which translates perfectly to event design and planning. She has a great eye for detail, a warm demeanor, and has the tidiest and well-organized notebooks you have ever seen! 

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“Lois Gaul was an absolute delight to work with and essential in making our day seamless. Lois was thoughtful, communicative, and organized.”

— Rebecca

“Lois was thoughtful, communicative, and organized. She was responsive to our desires as we created a timeline and worked through the details in the month or so leading up to our wedding. ”

— Rebecca

Kelsey Thompson

Our coordination Queen, Kelsey has been a part of team KCE since 2015. She brings with her a long tenure in the DC events industry, ranging from some of the area’s top caterers to planning events at the Zoo. Understanding the ins and outs of event logistics, coupled with her eagerness to provide a seamless guest experience make Kelsey so good at what she does. When she’s not working on events, you will find her being super mom, active on her local pool board, PTO, and doing all the sport mom transporting! 

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“Our coordinator Kelsey Thompson was amazing. It was great being able to turn all the details over to her. The wedding day was spectacular and it was great to be able to enjoy it knowing Kelley Cannon Events had everything under control.”

— Juli M.

“Kelsey is so professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and organized. She handled ALL the behind-the-scenes logistics in the months leading up to, and during, our wedding. The day was more perfect than we could have imagined. Hire her, you will not regret it!”

— Victoria

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Fresh Flowers / Bottle of wine shared among friends / statement earrings / monogrammed linens / dirty fin martinis / being at the beach

When you choose Kelley Cannon Events, you’re not just hiring a planner; you’re gaining a partner who is committed to making your dream event a reality. 

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