About your Maine Wedding Planner, Maine Wedding Coordinator: Island Distinctive Occasions in Bar Harbor

Krista Carter is a 36-year old Maine native from the island of Vinalhaven. She resides in Bar Harbor with her husband Shane, their daughter Emily, and their chocolate lab Daisy.

Carter established Island Distinctive Occasions after completing two intense certification programs through the American Association of Wedding Planners in Florida and the Wedding Planning Institute in California. The company is a member of The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

Krista Carter is very knowledgeable in creating Maine Signature Weddings. Her contacts and professional relationships within the Maine wedding industry enables her to bring to the planning process a fresh approach to creating your special day. Her extensive knowledge on budgeting can save you money and time. See a sample budget below.

Scott Burditt and the Maine Horn Quartet
“We loved working with Krista – her timelines really were genius!!! She kept the event flowing without anyone knowing that she was working so hard behind the scenes to keep everyone on track.”

Janice Strout @ Celebration Cakes
“I recommended Krista to a client of mine from New York and the match was definitely beneficial to all!”

The B Word.... no, it's not "Bride". It is "Budget".
What should my wedding budget be?
A formula that we suggest is…

Your existing savings* is $__________ x 0.50 = $__________
Your savings potential is combined monthly income x .20 = $__________
Bride's parents contribution (if applicable) = $______________________
Groom's parents contribution (if applicable) = $__________

For Example:

Savings = $20,000 x 0.5 = $10,000.00

Monthly savings= $8000 x 0.2 = $1600.00 for 6 mos $1600 x 6 = $9600.00

Bride's p's = $10,000.00
Groom's p's = $10,000.00

Total budget available = $10000 + $9600 + $10000 + $10000 = $39,600.00

Do you have to use all of this? NO! but it is essential to know what your spending limit is!

*a word of advice if you are currently saving for both a wedding and your first home…
the home is way more important
.......adjust this figure according to your needs & goals

Carol & Stefan
“We hired Krista at Island Distinctive Occasions after planning a lot of the details ourselves – from 800 miles away! The reality of the details took over and we knew we needed help. Krista was a saving grace: soothing nerves, stepping up to assist in our unique favors, as well as rescheduling our 4-masted schooner ride due to a tropical storm. Thank you Krista, you saved the day!”