Kay Northrup Events, LLC

14/02/2026

Lexi & Caleb’s Cabo wedding weekend began with the sweetest welcome dinner and unfolded into a day that felt equal parts relaxed and unforgettable.
From their emotional first look to a beachfront ceremony overlooking the ocean, every it of this experience was bursting with joy.

Dinner turned into dancing, margaritas were flowing, cake was sacrificed (sorry, Caleb), and the celebration carried on well into the night.

A weekend we won’t forget anytime soon — so grateful to have been part of it 🤍

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DJ and Lighting
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Rentals
Florals
Hair and Makeup

27/12/2025

If you think a multi-day destination wedding in Europe that looks like it costs six figures is impossible on a $30,000 budget, I’m here to prove you very wrong.

I’m breaking down a real $30,000 destination wedding budget using actual numbers from weddings we’ve produced all across Europe. These are budgets we’ve tested, refined, and made work for couples who need every dollar to count.

This covers a three-day, experience-rich wedding without cutting corners where it matters.

We go vendor by vendor sharing which high-impact areas are worth the investment and where to save big.

I also show you how to customize the budget based on what’s most important to you, whether that’s guest experience, food and bar upgrades, florals, or photo and video.

Bottom line: a 3 Day $30,000 destination wedding in Europe is possible. Watch the video to see how!

In this video, you’ll learn what a 3 day $30K destination wedding in Europe actually includes, the biggest cost-savers most couples overlook, how to choose t...

19/12/2025

One of the most common questions landing in my inbox right now is whether a 2026 Europe wedding is still even realistic. And with so much noise online saying “everything is booked,” it’s no surprise couples feel discouraged before they even start.

So let’s talk about what’s actually happening.

This week on YouTube, I’m breaking down real, current 2026 availability across Europe based on the conversations my team and I are having with venues every single day. Not TikTok speculation. Real data.

In the video, I walk you through where 2026 truly is booked and where it isn’t, why weekday and shoulder-season weddings are the biggest hidden opportunity right now, how couples are saving thousands simply by shifting dates without sacrificing the experience, and the three honest questions you need to answer to know if a 2026 wedding actually fits your life.

This isn’t about forcing a timeline that doesn’t work for you. It’s about understanding your options before you write off 2026 entirely or assume 2027 is your only choice.

If a European wedding is on your heart and 2026 is still on your radar, this video will give you clarity, not chaos.

Is it too late to plan a 2026 destination wedding in Europe? Short answer: maybe — and in this video, we break down exactly how to know.If you’re recently e...

12/12/2025

If you’ve been doom-scrolling Google, Instagram, and TikTok trying to find a beautiful wedding venue in Tuscany that won’t blow your budget… you are absolutely not alone. Tuscany is the #1 place our couples bring us to, and after wrapping our last wedding of the season there just a few weeks ago, my team and I are bringing you brand-new data straight from on the ground.

This week on YouTube, I’m sharing Part 2 of the Cheapest Wedding Venues in Tuscany—another round of high-value, budget-friendly, accommodation-included venues that give you the Tuscan dream without the $10K–$15K per-night price tag you often see online.

I’m breaking down exactly what these venues cost (in USD), how many they sleep, what seasons are most affordable, when minimum stays apply, and the financial “girl math” behind making larger properties surprisingly cost-effective.

If you’ve been worried about falling in love with a venue only to later discover you overpaid, or if you simply want Tuscan beauty at a price that feels reasonable, this video is going to be a game changer.

Watch now: Cheapest Wedding Venues in Tuscany (Part 2)!

Check out PART ONE here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFWQ7SuEbX8&t=2sAre you doom scrolling google, tiktok and Instagram for hours looking at wedding ven...

01/12/2025

Raine & Andrew’s 3 day wedding at the breathtaking Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland was straight out of a storybook. 🤍

Their welcome night kicked off with archery, falconry, and fireworks 🎯🦅🎆 The wedding day featured a stunning ceremony in front of the castle’s massive windows with a live violinist, an outfit change, and a dance floor that didn’t quit.

It was an unforgettable weekend in Ireland for two incredible people. What a joy to be part of it all! 🇮🇪💚

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23/10/2025

Still smiling from Bella & Adam’s magical weekend at Quinta da Bella Vista in Sintra, Portugal ✨

From a heartfelt ceremony with a sweeping view, to cocktails on the lawn, dinner in the greenhouse, and an epic after party in the Adega, every moment was pure joy.

What a beautiful few days celebrating an amazing couple. Always a treat coming back to Portugal 🇵🇹💛 Congrats, Bella & Adam!

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Sushi Experience .wa
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19/06/2025

Not to be dramatic, but Katie + Aaron’s wedding in Tuscany is what dreams are made of. 🤍

✨Back Story✨

Before Katie ever set foot in Tuscany, she had a list of venues… and absolutely no idea what to do with it.

She and Aaron knew they wanted to plan a wedding in Italy that felt cozy and intentional — but one that was also fun to plan. Not the kind of planning experience that slowly sucks your soul away…

But with limited time to plan, a venue list that felt more overwhelming than inspiring, and a growing pile of decisions they didn’t know how to confidently make… the stress was starting to creep in. And that’s when they found us 💌

Working together through our De-Stress Your Destination Wedding package, we helped them go from “How do we even start?” to “That was actually fun.”

Katie said it best:

“If you are planning your own destination wedding in Europe - you need KNE’s de-stress your destination wedding planning package!

A few times throughout the planning process we remarked how planning our wedding would have taken so much longer and been much more stressful without your guidance. From knowing what to look for in contracts to the vendor database to reassuring us or talking us through what we were trying to decide on, it was such a fun experience to plan our wedding. I had lots of people ask if I was stressed while planning (and while some parts of the planning process were) my overall feelings of planning our wedding was how much fun it was! Having a plan on what to do and when to do it and especially how to tackle it all so it didn’t feel overwhelming were such key parts to actually enjoying our wedding planning and we couldn’t have done it without Kay and Niara!

We received compliments from several of our vendors on how well-organized and detailed all of our documents and plans were. We couldn’t have done that without KNE’s expert-level guidance and blueprints.”

This past year has been an absolute joy planning with you Katie!

If you’re planning a wedding in Europe and wondering how to do it without the meltdowns — hi, we made this package for you. 🖤

Learn more! https://www.kaynorthrupevents.com/partial-wedding-planning



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06/06/2025

Does it feel impossible to budget and actually know what your destination wedding in Portugal will cost? Imagine knowing what the whole thing will cost *before* you actually book anything.

I’m going to take you line by line of a FULL BUDGET BREAKDOWN, not of estimates, not of starting prices or price ranges, but of actual numbers we have actually spent on weddings in Portugal

So if you want a no BS wedding budget breakdown and tons of destination wedding budget tips - this is for you!

Does it feel impossible to budget and actually know what your destination wedding in Portugal will cost? Imagine knowing what the whole thing will cost befor...

05/06/2025

When you plan weddings all over the world, the rare ones in your hometown for your own parents just hit different. ✨

Step inside my mom and dad’s vow renewal celebrating 40 years of marriage. And yes, it was as extra as it sounds because my mom had a VISION of timeless and classic elegance…and as you know we don’t half-ass anything at KNE. 😅

My dad just wanted dancing. All night. (Classic.)

Cue the tears at their first look (his, not hers — she was too busy being a vision💁‍♀️).

We hosted the ceremony in the gardens at Linden Place and lit up the carriage house with twinkle lights that brought my mom actual, physical joy.

Since no one loves traveling more than my parents (except maybe me), the guest book was a globe, the favors were bottles of Blumond Champagne they discovered in Tuscany, and the vibes were full destination-mode… without leaving Rhode Island.⚓️

I gave my first wedding toast ever and used it as my one chance to get back at them for 30 years of parental embarrassment. Justice was served. 😁

For dessert: a French pastry table (obvi) and the cake of my mom’s dreams — featuring their original wedding topper, which was also used by my Meme and Pepe!

And of course there was an outfit change for the dance floor. 💃🏼

Mystique — the best band on planet Earth — learned their song, Can’t Fight This Feeling, for their first dance and somehow made it sound better than REO Speedwagon. They then proceeded to light the dance floor on fire (per usual). What a treat to enjoy this band as a guest for once!

Long story short, it was a ball. My parents eloped at 21 and 22. Giving them the opportunity to celebrate in style 40 years later was a joy. 🥹

Thank you for the incredibly timeless and artistic way you captured the day. These photos are already family heirlooms. 🖤

And thank you to an incredible vendor team – you nailed it. 🙏🏼

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