FAQ's
Get quick answers to frequently asked questions
General
Do you have a team or work solo?
We have a full planning and production team for each division with over 15 years combined industry experience.
What are your office hours?
Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturdays: By Appointment
Sundays: Closed for Self Care
Are you a Black owned business?
YES! We are a Black woman owned and operated business.
Do you use local small businesses for vendors?
Yes! 90% of our vendors are local, minority owned vendors and are the best in the industry!
What sets your company apart from other event and wedding planners?
Our entire team has worked almost every role in our industry from table busser to event manager. There is almost nothing we haven’t done. Some of us have been brides as well! We also carry certifications like Food Handlers and BASSET to ensure the wellness and safety of you and your guests.
Events
How much does your event planning, production and management services cost?
Most full planning services start at $3000 for social and non profit events. Corporate, large scale, and multi day events start at $5000.
What is the difference between event planning, event production, and event coordination?
Event planning is about conceptualizing and designing the event, event production is concerned with the technical and logistical execution, and event coordination involves managing the details on the day of the event. Most often these roles intertwine depending on the project.
How far in advance should I book your services for my event?
The moment that you decide that you want to do an event. The earlier we start working with you, the better the outcome. Bringing in an event professional after you have started to book venues, vendors, and other logistics can lead to a lot of money wasted, lost and misused.
Travel
How much does your travel curation services cost?
Most packages start at $200 per person (domestic) and $275 per person (Caribbean/Mexico) with price breaks offered for couples and groups of 5 travelers or more.
Do you specialize in specific types of travel experiences or destinations?
Disney travel for large groups is how we got started in the travel game! However some of our popular destinations that we get asked to curate for are New Orleans, Miami, Las Vegas, New York, and Jamaica. We have built some great networks in these cities with vendors that will give you the K. Carlton, inc white glove experience. Aside from this, we can plan travel for ANYWHERE!
How do you stay updated on travel trends and unique destinations?
Our trusted travel sites and bloggers keep us updated on all the latest news, trends, and travel hacks.
Weddings
How much does your wedding planning and coordination services cost?
Packages start at $2500.
How far in advance should I book your services for my wedding?
The moment that you get engaged. It’s so easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of the romance that you start to make decisions with your heart and your wallet is not invited to the conversation. Having a trusted wedding planner by your side can ensure that all things are considered when curating your perfect wedding day.
Do you service the LGBTIQA+ community?
Love wins. Period.
Working with K.Carlton, Inc.
Does K. Carlton, herself, lead and manage every project?
No, not every single one. Her dedicated team has the experience and knowledge necessary to execute anything that comes across their desk! K. Carlton, herself, oversees all projects as a whole.