Wedding planning tips, design inspiration, vendor highlights, venues we love, and unique ideas for your big day.

Featured
weddingvendormeals-mnweddingreception-lineneffects-ericvestphotography (2).jpg
Q+A: When Should Vendors Eat During a Wedding?
signaturedrinks_LafayetteClub_MaritWilliams_HappiLilyEvents (2).jpg
A Quick Guide to Signature Drinks at Your Wedding
willowbrookefarmwedding-redwing-minnesota-rachelgraff.jpg
The Best Minnesota Wedding Vendor Recommendations
wedding-dinner-reception-doyoufeedvendorsatyourwedding-HLphoto_mnweddings (1).jpg
Q+A: Do You Have to Feed Vendors at Your Wedding?
Kenzie and Sawyer’s Timeless Glam Wedding at Willow Brooke Farm
Kenzie and Sawyer’s Timeless Glam Wedding at Willow Brooke Farm
MinnesotaCountryClubWedding-HappiLilyEvents-MaritWilliamsPhotography.jpg
Something Blue — A Romantic Lafayette Club Wedding
lafayetteclubwedding-maritwilliamsphotography1
Q+A: Should You Mail Your Vendors a Wedding Invitation?
weddingwelcomespeech-willowbrookefarm-rachelgraffphoto (7).jpg
Q+A: Should Someone Give a Welcome Speech at Your Wedding?
stephleviwedding-1191 (1).jpg
5 Must-Haves for a Perfect Wedding Day
FirstLookWeddingDay_MinnesotaWeddingPlanner_HLPhoto (1).jpg
Why You Should Do a First Look with Your Partner on Your Wedding Day
WeddingStationery_MintedInvitiations_MinnesotaweddingPlanner (6).jpg
The Best Wedding Invitations from Minted For Your 2023 / 2024 Wedding
Abby & Will C3-5563.jpg
Tips and Tricks for Your Minnesota Summer Wedding
Who Gives a Speech At My Wedding?
Who Gives a Speech At My Wedding?
best_day_of_week_wedding_Minnesota_wedding_planner_HappiLily_Events_Emily_Paulson_Photography (10).jpg
What Day of the Week Should Your Wedding Be On?
What Guests Notice Most on Your Wedding Day
What Guests Notice Most on Your Wedding Day
FIVE_Event_Center_Vintage_Minnesota_Wedding_HappiLily_Events_NateSmithPhotography_0011.jpg
Claire + Eliot’s Vintage-Inspired Wedding at FIVE Event Center
Decor Trends You Need to Include at Your Wedding in 2023
Decor Trends You Need to Include at Your Wedding in 2023
What Is a Personal Attendant for a Wedding? And Who Should You Ask To Be One?
What Is a Personal Attendant for a Wedding? And Who Should You Ask To Be One?
Our Favorite 2023 Wedding Floral Trends
Our Favorite 2023 Wedding Floral Trends
MinnesotaWeddingPlanner_HappiLilyEvents_CamroseHillFlowerFarm_KileyMarissaPhoto_0037.jpg
Jordan and Eric’s Fairytale Flower Farm Wedding in Stillwater, Minnesota
Boho_Minnesota_Wedding_Decor_and_Floral_Jonathan_Borba_ (1).jpg
5 Decor Ideas For a Boho Wedding (That Aren’t Pampas Grass)
Hannah & Mike’s Riverside AirBnB Wedding
Hannah & Mike’s Riverside AirBnB Wedding
What To Do if It Rains on Wedding Day and How to Create a Rain Plan
What To Do if It Rains on Wedding Day and How to Create a Rain Plan
How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows
How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows
How to Choose Your Wedding Party
How to Choose Your Wedding Party
Featured
Lisa + Cody - Hudson Wisconsin Engagement-54-min.jpg
4 Tips to Prepare for and Have the Best Engagement Session
What Information to Include On Your Wedding Website
What Information to Include On Your Wedding Website
Will a Wedding Planner Take Over Your Wedding Day?
Will a Wedding Planner Take Over Your Wedding Day?
5 Wedding Grand Exit Ideas that aren’t Sparklers
5 Wedding Grand Exit Ideas that aren’t Sparklers
Owner and Lead Planner Lily Hansen is a Master Certified Wedding Planner!
Owner and Lead Planner Lily Hansen is a Master Certified Wedding Planner!
Abby & Will’s Stunning Summer Wedding at Willow Brooke Farm
Abby & Will’s Stunning Summer Wedding at Willow Brooke Farm
5 Signs it's Time to Hire A Wedding Planner
5 Signs it's Time to Hire A Wedding Planner
Erin Rae Photography.jpg
What Happens if You Don’t Hire a Wedding Coordinator for Your Wedding?
How to Know if You’re a HappiLily Couple
How to Know if You’re a HappiLily Couple
5 Things Your Wedding Planner Secretly Doesn’t Like
5 Things Your Wedding Planner Secretly Doesn’t Like
MNWeddingPlanner_TheWhim_BigFakeWedding_HappiLilyEvents_MinnesotaPhotographer_AlyssaRados_0005.jpg
A French-inspired Vow Renewal at The Whim, featured in Junebug Weddings!
1C5A6906.jpg
What You Need to Consider Before Letting a Friend Plan or Coordinate Your Wedding
Q+A: What Is the Difference Between a Wedding Planner and a Venue Coordinator?
Q+A: What Is the Difference Between a Wedding Planner and a Venue Coordinator?
Mariah _ Daniel -6143-min.jpg
What Does a Wedding Planner or Wedding Coordinator Do on Your Wedding Day?
Why Hiring a “Day-of Coordinator” Isn’t As Helpful as You Think
Why Hiring a “Day-of Coordinator” Isn’t As Helpful as You Think
AR1_6034.jpg
How to Answer Questions About Your Wedding During the Holidays
A Dreamy Boho Wedding at Ivory North in Northern Minnesota
A Dreamy Boho Wedding at Ivory North in Northern Minnesota
A Dramatically Elegant Wedding — Simply Enchanted Styled Shoot
A Dramatically Elegant Wedding — Simply Enchanted Styled Shoot
A Fresh and Modern Minimalist Wedding at the Hutton House
A Fresh and Modern Minimalist Wedding at the Hutton House
Tent Wedding Goals in Northern Minnesota
Tent Wedding Goals in Northern Minnesota
ARP_1470-2-1-1367x2048.jpg
The Ceremony Rehearsal: Does your planner or officiant lead it?
5 Realities of Planning a Microwedding
5 Realities of Planning a Microwedding
7 Tips for Picture-Perfect Wedding Reception Tables
7 Tips for Picture-Perfect Wedding Reception Tables
Certified wedding planner badges for HappiLily Events
Wedding at Ivory North

Grace Byron Photography

HappiLily Events Wedding Planner Badges and Certifications