About Us

BIO

Jane Benson Ackerman is Kith & Kin’s CEO and Creative Director. With degrees from Middlebury College and Dartmouth, and 30 years of experience in creating exceptional events for individuals and non-profits large and small, Kith & Kin sets the highest of standards, bringing together like-minded professionals to carry your event from concept to reality, ensuring compatibility with your vision and budget.

Kith & Kin designs are one-of-a-kind. We never do the same event twice. Our creative direction is inspired by our clients and brought to life by collaborating with the highest caliber graphic artists, floral designers, musicians, photographers and caterers. Sourcing unique elements to bring your event to life is a specialty.

Above all, authenticity is our watchword. With Kith & Kin’s assistance, your event will not only look beautiful and flow smoothly, but it will get to the heart of the matter. You’ll have the headspace to really ‘be’ in the moment and later look back on your event with pride and joy.

Kith & Kin Staff

team kith & kin

The can-do Kith & Kin team is on hand on the day-of to help wrangle the details, assist guests, set up chairs, put the right place cards at the right seats, bustle gowns — anything that needs doing.
We love what we do!

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Kith & Kin can work with budgets of any size.

figure out your budget

Some clients have unlimited budgets; most clients do not.
to date, we have worked with couples whose total budgets have ranged from $25,000—$250,000.
if you’re not sure, we can help you figure that out.

how to keep costs down

Start planning early: Couples who start planning a year or more before their wedding date are in the best position to book top-notch vendors within their price range.
Be clear about your priorities, create a hierarchy of wishes and make decisions based on what matters to you most.

We’ll work with you

the size of your budget does not affect what it costs to have Kith & Kin on board.
Helping you have the wedding you want within your budget is part of what we do.
please contact us for pricing details.