Kelly Cavanaugh

Owner, Creator + Team Cheerleader!   

Kelly is celebrating 24 years in the wedding industry!! In 2009, Kelly opened the doors to Clementine Custom Events after a thriving 7 year career at one of Chicago's top catering companies.  With an innovative and fresh approach to events and a Certified Wedding Planner, Kelly has been awarded the "Best Special Event Planner" by Illinois Meetings + Events.  

"Trends and styles are constantly changing so that even after 24 years of planning weddings, each wedding is extremely unique.  The clients I get the honor of working with are so friendly and excited and creative! The constant to my job is that there is nothing more rewarding than being a part of such a special celebration." Kelly Cavanaugh

Fun Facts about Kelly

* Obsessed with the mountains and loves to hike! Hiking with her 2 pups every day is her favorite way to start the day.

* Halloween is by far her favorite holiday

* LOVES Half Baked Harvest and tries a new recipe each week.

* Lucky mama to 3 awesome kids who love nature and adventures as much as she does!

The Knot: Best of Weddings Hall of Fame
The Knot Best of Weddings 2026
The Knot Best of Weddings 2025
The Knot Best of Weddings 2024
The Knot Best of Weddings 2023
The Knot Best of Weddings 2022
The Knot Best of Weddings 2021
The Knot Best of Weddings 2020
The Knot Best of Weddings 2019
The Knot Best of Weddings 2018
The Knot Best of Weddings 2017
The Knot Best of Weddings 2015
The Knot Best of Weddings 2013