The cost of a wedding planner in Minneapolis varies depending on the level of service, experience, and complexity of your wedding. In Minnesota, wedding coordination typically ranges from $2,000 - $3,000+, while full-service wedding planning can range from 7,000–15,000 or more.
At My Event Buddee, our Full-Service Wedding Planning & Design experience begins at $10,000, with pricing based on 14% of your overall wedding budget, whichever is greater. We also offer custom planning and design experiences starting at $5,000, depending on your needs and the level of support you're looking for.
As a Master Certified Wedding Planner with over a decade of experience, I believe hiring a wedding planner is an investment in your time, peace of mind, and overall wedding experience. The right planner doesn't just help you plan a beautiful wedding. They help you avoid costly mistakes, make informed decisions, and actually enjoy the process!
Want to learn more about wedding planning costs? I've broken it all down in my blog, including Minnesota wedding planner pricing, different levels of service, and why hiring an experienced wedding planner is worth the investment.
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The better question might be, what's NOT included?!
Full-service wedding planning means having a professional by your side from the very beginning until the very last detail is complete. At My Event Buddee, I handle the behind-the-scenes work so you can focus on the exciting parts of getting married.
From budget development, venue and vendor sourcing, contract guidance, and vendor communication to complete wedding design, logistics, timelines, guest experience, and wedding-day execution, I oversee the entire process.
Here's how it works: I research, organize, communicate, and present you with thoughtfully curated options. You make the final decisions, approve contracts, and handle payments directly to your vendors. I take care of coordinating everything else.
Think of me as your wedding planner, designer, logistical mastermind, professional problem-solver, and biggest advocate all wrapped into one!
My goal? For you to feel like a guest at your own wedding, not the person responsible for making it happen.
Wondering if hiring a full-service wedding planner is really worth it? There's SO much happening behind the scenes that couples never even realize! From managing vendors to preventing expensive mistakes, I'm sharing why professional wedding planning is about so much more than showing up on your wedding day.
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There is a HUGE difference, and understanding it can completely change your wedding planning experience!
Wedding planning begins at the start of your engagement and involves guiding you through the entire process. This includes budgeting, finding the right vendors, creating a cohesive design, managing communication, navigating contracts, organizing logistics, and making sure every decision works together.
Wedding coordination, often called month-of or day-of coordination, focuses on executing the wedding you've already planned. A coordinator typically steps in during the final weeks to review your plans, communicate with vendors, finalize timelines, and manage the wedding day.
The biggest difference? A wedding planner helps you make the decisions. A wedding coordinator manages the decisions you've already made.
At My Event Buddee, I intentionally accept only a handful of coordination-only weddings each year because I truly believe being involved from the beginning creates a better experience. When I understand every detail, I can anticipate challenges, prevent costly mistakes, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
I'd much rather prevent a problem six months before your wedding than have to solve it on your wedding day!
Still wondering which level of wedding planning support you actually need? I break down the differences between full-service wedding planning and wedding coordination, what each service includes, and why having a planner involved from the beginning can make such a difference.
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Absolutely! This is one of the biggest misconceptions in wedding planning.
A venue coordinator and a wedding planner have two very different responsibilities. Your venue coordinator works for the venue, while your wedding planner works for YOU.
Venue coordinators typically oversee venue-related logistics, such as the space, catering operations, venue staff, and facility requirements. They're an important part of your vendor team, but they aren't responsible for managing your entire wedding.
As your wedding planner, I'm overseeing the bigger picture: coordinating all your vendors, managing your timeline, directing décor setup and placement, ensuring your design is executed correctly, troubleshooting unexpected issues, assisting your wedding party, and making sure you and your guests are taken care of.
From bustling your dress to making sure your champagne is waiting, I'm there for the details you shouldn't have to think about.
Your venue coordinator makes sure the venue runs smoothly. I make sure your entire wedding runs smoothly.
And when we work together? That's when the magic happens!
Still wondering why you need both? I promise, they have two VERY different jobs! Learn why having a wedding planner involved before you even book your venue can make all the difference in creating a seamless wedding experience.
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Ideally, your wedding planner should be the very first vendor you hire, even before booking your venue!
Most couples reach out after they've already secured their venue, but bringing a professional into the process earlier can save you time, money, and unnecessary stress.
I recommend hiring a full-service wedding planner approximately 12–18 months before your wedding, or as soon as you get engaged.
Why so early? Because some of the most important decisions happen at the very beginning. Your budget, guest count, venue selection, and vendor priorities all impact the rest of your wedding.
As your planner, I can help you establish a realistic budget, find a venue that fits your vision, understand contracts and venue requirements, and build a team of vendors that aligns with your priorities.
The earlier I'm involved, the more opportunities I have to help you make intentional decisions and avoid expensive surprises later.
Already booked your venue? Don't worry! We can absolutely jump in from there, too.
Just got engaged and wondering where to start? Before you start touring venues and booking vendors, check out my blog where I share the most important first steps in wedding planning and why hiring your wedding planner FIRST is one of the smartest decisions you can make.
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YES! And destination weddings are some of my absolute favorites!
My Event Buddee offers full-service destination wedding planning and design for couples dreaming of celebrating somewhere extraordinary.
I've had the opportunity to plan and work on weddings and events in incredible destinations, including Italy, Mexico, Charleston, Utah, and Florida, and I'm always excited to explore somewhere new!
Destination weddings require an entirely different level of planning, from navigating unfamiliar locations and sourcing trusted local vendors to coordinating travel logistics, multiple wedding events, and the overall guest experience.
Because destination weddings require such extensive attention and preparation, I intentionally accept only two destination weddings per year. This allows me to provide the personalized, hands-on experience every couple deserves.
Whether you're dreaming of an intimate Italian celebration, a luxury wedding weekend in Cabo, or a destination we haven't explored yet, I'm ready to bring your vision to life.
You choose the destination. I'll help make the magic happen!
Dreaming of saying "I do" somewhere unforgettable? Explore our destination wedding planning services to learn how we bring the planning, design, and logistics together no matter where you're celebrating.
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Simply fill out the contact form on my website, and I’ll be in touch to schedule a consultation.
We’ll chat through your vision, your priorities, and how I can best support you — then build a customized plan for your celebration.
You’re not just hiring a planner — you’re hiring a Master Certified expert, designer, and partner who cares deeply about your experience.
I blend intentional design with seamless logistics and a rare guest-focused philosophy, creating weddings that look stunning and feel unforgettable.
Most couples book 12–18 months in advance, especially for full-service planning and peak-season dates.
If you’re considering working together, reach out as early as possible — my calendar fills quickly.
Yes — I love planning destination weddings.
From Italy to Cabo to anywhere your story takes you, I handle the logistics, design, travel coordination, and vendor management required to create a seamless, luxurious celebration away from home.
Your experience stays effortless, no matter the location.
Yes — I curate a vendor team based on your vision, style, and overall experience goals.
My preferred vendors are trusted, talented professionals who consistently deliver exceptional quality and align beautifully with My Event Buddee’s design-forward, high-touch approach.
You’re never limited to a preset list — instead, you receive intentional recommendations tailored exclusively to you.
My Event Buddee is a luxury wedding planning and design company led by Master Certified Wedding Planner, Sydney Wilton.
I create intentional, beautifully curated, one-of-a-kind wedding experiences through a blend of expert planning, elevated design, and personalized support from start to finish.
Yes — on a select, case-by-case basis.
For couples who don’t need full-service planning but want elevated support, I offer custom partial-planning packages tailored to their specific needs.
Because every wedding and every couple is different, partial planning is crafted to ensure you receive the exact level of guidance and design expertise your day requires — nothing cookie-cutter, always intentional.
