Today we’d like to introduce you to Kelsey Overbey.
Hi Kelsey, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I got my start in 2020 (peak Covid time) when I began working as an assistant at The Brownstone Topeka. About six months in, they asked if I wanted to move into a coordinator role, and that is really where everything started clicking for me. The team there taught me so much and made sure I felt supported before I ever took on an event by myself.
At the same time, I was working a full time job and slowly starting my own business on the side. Looking back, I realize that managing both roles in the wedding world, plus my day job, showed just how passionate I was about this work. It never felt like “too much” because I genuinely loved learning and being part of each event.
Over the four and a half years I spent at The Brownstone Topeka, I coordinated more and more weddings and realized how much I enjoyed the process. I loved the organization, the design, the problem solving, and most of all, connecting with couples.
I started KM Coordination in 2021 after coordinating a friend’s wedding, and things just grew from there. One wedding led to another, word spread, and I slowly built a business that focuses on calm support and thoughtful, intentional planning. It has grown into work that feels meaningful and very much aligned with who I am.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has definitely not been a completely smooth road, but I think that is true for most small business owners. Starting a business while working full time and coordinating weddings on the weekends came with a big learning curve. I had to figure out how to balance my time, set boundaries, and trust myself as I grew into the role of “business owner” instead of just coordinator.
There were seasons where I felt stretched thin and unsure of what the next step should be. I had to learn how to price my services correctly, how to manage the behind the scenes parts of a business, and how to grow without burning out.
The wedding industry can also be unpredictable, especially in the early years, so building steady momentum took patience. But every challenge taught me something important, and each year I have felt more grounded and confident in the direction I am heading.
The road hasn’t been perfectly smooth, but it has been worth it. Every struggle pushed me toward creating a business that feels intentional, balanced, and aligned with what I value most.
We’ve been impressed with KM Coordination, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
KM Coordination is a wedding planning and design business that focuses on helping couples feel calm, supported, and fully seen throughout their planning process. I work with couples who want a thoughtful experience and a day that feels true to who they are, not just a checklist of tasks.
KM Coordination originally began as a coordination only business, but over time it grew into full wedding planning and design. As I gained experience, I found myself naturally stepping into deeper levels of guidance, creative direction, and long term planning. That growth happened slowly and intentionally, and it shaped the full range of services I offer today.
I now provide event management, partial planning, and full service planning and design. Event management supports couples who have planned everything and want a professional to bring it all together. Partial planning offers ongoing guidance during the months leading up to the wedding. Full service planning and design allows me to support couples from the very beginning with both logistics and the creative vision.
While I offer set packages, every experience is tailored to the couple. I take time to understand what matters most to them and shape the planning process around their needs, preferences, and comfort level.
What sets my business apart is the way I blend logistics with emotional support. I work hard to keep couples informed and organized, but I also want the planning journey to feel warm, personal, and enjoyable. Clients often tell me that they feel calmer once we start working together and that the day runs smoother simply because I am there. That is something I am truly proud of.
Brand wise, I am most proud of the experience I create for my couples. I want KM Coordination to feel calm, steady, and intentional from the very first interaction. Everything I build behind the scenes, from my systems to my communication style, is done with the goal of making couples feel supported and understood. My work is rooted in connection and thoughtful design, and that approach has become the heart of my brand.
Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
I believe the quality that has contributed most to my success is my focus on serving people well. Wedding planning is deeply personal, and for me it has always been about making sure each couple feels supported, understood, and cared for. I take time to listen, learn what matters to them, and shape the experience around their needs.
Prioritizing their comfort and peace of mind is at the center of everything I do. Helping people feel at ease, guiding them through the unknowns, and taking things off their plate creates a planning experience that feels lighter and more enjoyable.
My calm and steady presence supports that approach. Weddings naturally come with a lot of emotion and moving parts, and staying grounded helps my couples feel confident handing things over. At the end of the day, my work is about people, and that service focused mindset has been the foundation of my business from the beginning.
Pricing:
- Services start at $1,900.00. Transparent pricing and packages are available on my website, www.kmcoordination.com.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kmcoordination.com
- Instagram: kmcoordination
