Wedding Planning Guidance for Thoughtful, Non-Traditional Couples

Real-world advice, venue insights, and planning resources from a Minnesota wedding planner who believes weddings should feel like you.

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What’s the Best Month for a Wedding in Minnesota? (A Truly Helpful Guide)
What’s the Best Month for a Wedding in Minnesota? (A Truly Helpful Guide)

A realistic look at Minnesota weather, venues, pricing, and guest experience—so you can choose a date that fits your priorities, not just tradition.

Should I Tip My Wedding Vendors?
Should I Tip My Wedding Vendors?

A clear, no-judgment breakdown of who to tip, when it’s expected, and when it’s not—so you can plan confidently without awkward guesswork.

How to Have a Non-Religious Wedding Ceremony That Still Feels Meaningful
How to Have a Non-Religious Wedding Ceremony That Still Feels Meaningful

Practical ceremony ideas for couples who want something intentional, personal, and not rooted in religion.

How to Have a Sustainable Wedding
How to Have a Sustainable Wedding

Practical ways to plan a wedding that aligns with your values, without sacrificing beauty, guest experience, or adding unnecessary stress.

Planning by topic

Explore wedding planning guidance by topic—so you can find what you need without sorting through everything at once.

CEREMONY & GUEST EXPERIENCE

Ceremony structure, personalization, and guest-facing decisions.

How to have a non-religious wedding that still feels meaningful

A Paris-Inspired Dinner Party Wedding: An Intimate, Guest-Centered Celebration

A Restaurant Wedding: An Intimate Celebration for Lauren & Peter

A Bold and Bright Wedding for Hope & Chris

TIMELINE AND WEDDING LOGISTICS

How to structure your day so it feels calm, intentional, and realistic.

How to Assign Wedding Reception Seating Without the Stress

MINNESOTA-SPECIFIC PLANNING

When to get married in Minnesota and how to plan a wedding that best fits your venue.

What’s the Best Month for a Wedding in Minnesota?

How to Plan a Wedding at The Annex in Minneapolis

The Best Rehearsal Dinner Spots in Minnesota

VALUES, BUDGET & DECISION-MAKING

Guidance for navigating priorities, expectations, and wedding decisions with clarity and confidence.

Should You Tip Your Wedding Vendors? A Clear, No-Judgment Guide

What I’d Do Differently If I Planned My Wedding Again (Planner Perspective)

How to Have a Sustainable Wedding

Wedding vendors i know, like and trust

Vendors that go above and beyond and over, sideways, under to elevate your wedding experience. They are true team players.

  • Chowgirls
    Paris Dining Club

  • Joshua Schmidt (guitar)
    Kernco Productions
    Roma Duo
    The Silver Alchemist
    Harmony DJ

  • Fireweed Floral
    Minne Floral
    Play Bouquet
    Rose Imaginative

  • 139 Hair by Heidi
    Cristina Rubio Makeup
    Primped
    Warpaint International
    Ziel Bridal

  • Becca Dilley Photography
    Engle // Olson
    J Olson Photography
    Jess Hunter Photography
    Joe and Jen Photography
    Mariah Bwale Photography
    Zoe Prinds-Flash Photography

  • The Annex
    Julianne James Place
    Luminare
    PAIKKA
    Nature Link
    Paris Dining Club
    Pinewood
    The Whim

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wedding collaborations

Every wedding requires a group of people, a gaggle of vendors coming together to produce an event under one vision, one interpretation of love.

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