Hire A Bestie
ProHighlights
- Day-of wedding coordination in six, eight and ten-hour packages, with a planning meeting a month out to set the timeline and MC notes
- Full, partial or custom wedding planning covering budgets, venue choice, supplier sourcing and timeline management
- Also plans other celebrations such as baby showers and 21st birthdays, using local knowledge of suppliers
About Hire A Bestie
Hire A Bestie is a Cairns wedding planning and coordination business run by Kiani, who brings more than seven years in the wedding and events industry, plus the experience of planning her own wedding. The idea is in the name: rather than handing jobs to friends and family on the day, couples hand them to Kiani so everyone they love can simply be a guest. Wedding Day-of Coordination starts with a free consultation, followed by check-ins through the year and a detailed meeting a month before the wedding to confirm the plan, swap supplier details and build the day's timeline and MC notes. Kiani then sends each supplier a tailored schedule, visits the venue once to sort logistics and the floorplan, and attends the rehearsal where she can. Packages run for six, eight or ten hours. On the day she keeps the timeline moving, supervises styling or helps with a DIY set-up, greets suppliers as they arrive and welcomes guests at the ceremony. She cues the wedding party and the ceremony music, helps gather group photos and run cocktail hour, and readies the bridal party for portraits and the grand entrance to the reception. Couples who want help earlier can add planning. Full-service planning covers budget, venue selection, supplier sourcing and timeline management; partial planning suits couples who have made a start but need the pieces pulled together; and custom planning is shaped around what is left to do. Beyond weddings, Hire A Bestie plans baby showers, 21st birthdays and other celebrations, drawing on local knowledge of the area and its suppliers.
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How We Work
She liaises with every supplier, visits the venue once for the floorplan and attends the rehearsal. On the day she runs the timeline, supervises styling or DIY set-up, greets guests and suppliers, cues the ceremony and coordinates group photos and the reception entrance.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hire A Bestie's day-of coordination include?
It covers a free consultation, check-ins during planning, a detailed meeting a month out to finalise the timeline and MC notes, tailored timelines for each supplier, one venue visit, the rehearsal where possible and coordination of the whole wedding day.
How long does the on-the-day coordination run?
Packages are offered in six, eight and ten-hour lengths. The standard package is based on an eight-hour day from 10am to 6pm, and cocktail weddings or larger bookings can attract extra fees.
Can Hire A Bestie plan the whole wedding?
Yes. Full-service planning runs from budget creation and venue selection through supplier sourcing and timeline management, partial planning helps couples who have started, and custom planning is tailored to what you need.
Does Hire A Bestie plan events other than weddings?
Yes. Kiani also plans other celebrations, naming baby showers and 21st birthdays, for hosts who would rather have a professional organise the event and match it with suppliers suited to their style.
Will the planner help with a DIY wedding set-up?
Yes. On the wedding day she supervises the styling or helps with a DIY set-up as needed, and greets and guides suppliers while they set up, so the couple and their families are free to enjoy the day.
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Rebecca Abbott
a month ago
I couldn't recommend Kiani enough to any bride planning their wedding day! A key vendor that will ensure all the pieces of your puzzle will fall into place seamlessly. Her support, wisdom and energetic self was such a br…
Chloe Austin
3 months ago
I first contacted Kiani in September 2024 while I was still in Greece, because I already knew that I wanted her to be our wedding coordinator. Fast forward almost two years, and we finally got married on the weekend 08/0…
Jemma_s007
5 months ago
Kiani was an absolute asset on our wedding day💜. Calm, organised and always one step ahead, she kept everything running smoothly from start to finish. From managing behind-the-scenes logistics and keeping us on schedule…
Mariah Harding
6 months ago
Kiani was absolutely incredible to work with throughout our entire wedding journey. We first reached out to her during a very difficult period in our lives when we needed to postpone our wedding, and she helped facilitat…
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