Thoughtfully designed, authentically you, and crazy-fun weddings. That’s what we do.

 

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Down-to-earth wedding planners serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, and anywhere love takes us.

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Wedding planning, day of coordination, and event design.

// Down-to-earth wedding planners serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, and anywhere love takes us. // Wedding planning, day of coordination, and event design.

MINNESOTA + WISCONSIN WEDDING PLANNING SERVICES

As your partner-in-planning, HappiLily Events is going to help you save time, stress less, and most importantly, we’re going to make this whole wedding planning thing fun! You do this once, we do this every day.

PRE-WEDDING: We work behind the scenes to organize the dainty details, create a seamless wedding day timeline, coordinate all logistics with vendors, and find ways to incorporate so-you personal touches. Our level of hands-on planning support varies based on the package you choose.

DAY OF: Our team will expertly manage the timeline, partner with vendors to ensure the proper setup, and keep everything running according to plan. We’re always at the ready with our fully stocked wedding day emergency kit!

Service with HappiLily Events begins with a complimentary consultation to get to know you, your special someone, and your wedding goals. For you to have the BEST wedding day, we want to make sure we’re the right fit for you and your vision.

*Our couples typically invest ~$2100 - $7800 for our planning expertise and a carefree wedding day! Let us customize the perfect package for you.

 

WEDDING MANAGEMENT

Day of coordination but better. Perfect for couples who want to self-plan their wedding while leaving the logistics to a professional.

Our team will create a seamless timeline, wrap up final details with vendors, and expertly manage everything on your wedding day so you can live in the moment.

A bride and groom in black and white kiss after cutting the cake at their wedding at Rustic Roots Winery.

Tiffany Kokal Photography

    • 2 Wedding Prep Meetings.

    • Pre-wedding venue site visit to confirm the floor plan and review decor/setup plans.

    • Access to a Planning Portal filled with essential wedding planning tools and resources.

      • including a Planning Checklist (customized to YOUR wedding date to ensure no detail or to-do is missed), Budget Tracker, Vendor Hiring Guide, Preferred Vendors List, & more.

    • Creation of your Wedding Day Timeline and Floor Plan.

    • Planner confirmation of all vendor logistics.

    • Week-of Wedding Call.

    • Ceremony Rehearsal Coordination.

    • Day-of Coordination with a Lead Planner & Assistant; includes set up + teardown of your personal decor items.

 

PARTIAL PLANNING

Let’s go halfsies! Supporting you throughout the planning process with help where you need it most — budget setting, vendor booking, and detail management.

A black and white photo of a bride and groom outside Willow Brooke Farm

Kenzie & Sawyer at Willow Brooke Farm // Rachel Graff

    • 4 Planning Meetings + Unlimited access to your planner by phone/email.

    • Phase-based task update emails to keep your planning process organized.

    • Venue site visit (walkthrough meeting).

    • Assistance setting your budget and booking up to three vendors.

      • Planner-led research, outreach, quote review & comparison, facilitation of booking your favorites, and ongoing communication management with those hired.

    • Access to a Planning Portal of professional wedding planning tools and resources.

      • Including a customized Planning Checklist, Budget Tracker, Vendor Comparison Tool, Guest List + RSVP Tracker, & more.

    • Creation of a custom Mood Board to guide your wedding design and decor recommendations to create the right look & feel for your day.

    • Creation of your Wedding Day Timeline and Floor Plan.

    • Planner confirmation of all vendor logistics.

    • Week-of Wedding Call.

    • Ceremony Rehearsal Coordination.

    • Day-of Coordination with a Lead Planner & Assistant.

 

FULL SERVICE PLANNING + DESIGN

Our signature service for a stress-free wedding planning experience. Rely on us to maximize your budget, partner you with the best vendors, and create a so-you wedding design.

Sarah & Jorgen’s backyard wedding // HL Photo

    • Unlimited planning meetings.

      • Includes planner attendance at venue tours and as many site visits to your venue as necessary.

      • Attendance at select planning meetings with your vendor team (catering, venue, design-oriented vendors).

    • Budget setting and ongoing budget management.

    • Complete Vendor Selection with planner-led research, outreach, quote review & comparison, and booking facilitation.

    • Ongoing vendor communication management and confirmation of all final logistics.

    • Booking of Hotel Blocks and Transportation services.

    • Access to a Planning Portal of professional wedding planning tools & resources.

    • Creation of a Custom Wedding Design including a full Design Plan and sourcing of all design-related vendors.

    • Creation of your Wedding Day Timeline and Floor Plan.

    • Week of Wedding call.

    • Ceremony Rehearsal Coordination.

    • Day-of Coordination with a Lead Planner & Assistant.

The HappiLily Experience

  • Let me just start by saying that working with Lily was an absolute DREAM. She talks about bringing “best friend energy” to your wedding day, and that’s exactly what she did. All throughout the planning process and the wedding weekend, Lily was there to answer all of our questions, refine our vision, help us make decisions, and overall just HANDLE THINGS. I quite sincerely did not have one single worry on my wedding day because I just knew: Lily’s got it. And did she ever! She is an absolute gem and the single best wedding-related decision we made!

    — Katie & Nate | The Hutton House

  • “We cannot express how much Lily helped us in having the perfect day! Her expertise, kindness, and organization really makes her the kind of wedding planner you want on your side as you prepare for one of the biggest days of your life! If you are feeling hesitant about a wedding planner — take this as your sign that it is, more specifically HappiLily Events is, beyond worth it!!"

    — Lisa & Cody | Round Barn Farm

  • "Your wedding day is going to be a little stressful no matter what, but don't make it harder on yourself. Lily was essential to making my wedding day perfect, I really do mean it when I say it couldn't be done without her."

    — Stephanie & Christian | Ivory North

  • "Hiring Lily was absolutely the best decision we made for our wedding planning process. We felt extremely lucky to secure her VIP [full planning] services at the end of 2021 with the goal of having our wedding in September 2022. Even with the accelerated timeline, she made the process a breeze. I continue to tell everyone how much pressure and stress HappiLily Events took away from planning our wedding day, and I cannot sing her praises more.”

    — Claire & Eliot | FIVE Event Center

  • “When I think back to our wedding day, there is nothing that comes to mind that I wish would have gone differently. It was truly the most stress-free process, and I know everyone who uses HappiLily will have this experience.”

    — Abby & Will | Willow Brooke Farm

  • “When we hired HappiLily, we knew we would be getting some great help with our wedding, but we had no idea just how helpful and essential Lily & team would be to us! Lily is incredible at her job. We got to enjoy both our wedding day and the planning leading up to it much more because of HappiLily. We give our strongest recommendation to hire this team!”

    — Jordan & Eric | Camrose Hill Flower Farm

  • “Lily was our wedding coordinator and absolutely made our day stress-free and run smoothly. We didn't have to worry about any small hiccups that happened, Lily just took care of them. If you are at all hesitant or questioning if you need a coordinator, we would HIGHLY recommend having one and specifically hiring Lily. Because of her, our wedding was perfect.”

    — Michelle & Austin | Como Conservatory

  • "There are no words my wife and I have to explain how valuable and appreciated Lily is. I'm convinced that Lily's ability to manage and plan weddings is a superpower, and for that, my wife and I are forever grateful!"

    — Alex & Rachel | The Hutton House

  • “If you want the best wedding planning experience, hire Lily! She offers multiple packages that are honestly a steal for the amount of effort/work she and her team puts in. We went with a smaller coordination package but wish we would have brought her in sooner to help. Months leading up to and the wedding day was so enjoyable because Lily had every avenue covered!"

    — Dani & Jake | Bunker Hills

  • "We chose the partial package and it helped take so much stress off finding vendors/booking/etc. If there were any problems, we didn't know, because Lily and her team made everything come together so flawlessly! 10/10 would recommend to everyone!"

    — Kelsey & Tony | Private Property

  • “Lily was our coordinator for our wedding and was so amazing to work with. She kept us organized in the month leading up to the big day, and kept things smooth throughout the entire event. Plus she's super sweet and fun to be around - a cherry on top!”

    — Hannah & Mike | Private Property

  • Lily was the BEST!!! The tools she sends you to plan for your big day are so helpful! From there, she makes sure you stay on top of it, while also helping in any way she can. Having her part of meetings was so helpful, as she knew what questions to ask. On our big day, she was able to handle everything, so we could just enjoy the day! We couldn’t have asked for a better person to be there for us on our day!

    — Aundrea & Blake | The Hutton House

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WEDDING DESIGN

Signature Wedding Design is for couples who desire an elevated and cohesive look and feel for their wedding.

Our Full Service planning package includes design services. Other couples can enjoy this service as an add-on to our Wedding Management and Partial Planning packages. Through our detailed design process, we get to know your wedding goals and priorities, your love story, and your style, and we blend all of that into your dream wedding. It’s all about intentional details and thoughtful personal touches.

    • Vision Development and Budget Allocation meetings.

    • Curation of all visual aspects of your day including color palette, wedding party attire, invitations, centerpieces, linens, flatware, glassware, charger plates, lighting, floral installations, ceremony backdrops, signage, seating and lounge furniture, etc.

    • Development of guest experience enhancements such as favors, welcome bags, specialty desserts, champagne walls or wine pours, grand exits, interactive elements, etc.

    • Sourcing of all design-related vendors and rental/decor companies.

    • Ongoing collaboration and attendance at all meetings with design-related vendors, including rental showroom visits.

    • Coordination of rental/decor deliveries and confirming final orders & item counts.

    • Day-of management of the Decor & Design Plan.

From florals and furniture to paper goods and place settings and everything in between, every detail matters. Let us curate your perfectly personalized wedding day.

You deserve a carefree wedding day and that’s what we’re here for!

Whether you’re dreaming of getting married in a modern Minneapolis venue, a romantic barn, or celebrating in your backyard, HappiLily Events is here to support you through the entire planning process.