If you’re deep in the early stages of Minneapolis wedding planning, finding the right planner is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. A good MN wedding planner doesn’t just keep your day on schedule. They know the vendor relationships, they catch the things you don’t know to think about, and they let you actually be present on your wedding day instead of managing logistics.

As a Minnesota wedding photographer, I work alongside planners at almost every wedding I shoot. The ones who are good at their jobs make a real difference in how the day flows and how the photos turn out. This list is a mix of MN wedding planners I’d feel confident recommending to couples getting married in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the broader Twin Cities area.

1. Honey B. Weddings

Website: honeybweddings.com

Instagram: @honeyb.weddings

Email: honeyb.weddingplanning@gmail.com

Honey B. is a full-service wedding planning agency based in Excelsior with a reputation for being genuinely hands-on from start to finish. They offer full planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination, and they approach each wedding as a real partner in the process rather than just a coordinator showing up on the day. Well-reviewed across The Knot and WeddingWire, and consistently recommended by couples who say they felt taken care of throughout the whole experience.

2. Sweet Daisy Events

Website: sweetdaisyevents.com

Instagram: @sweetdaisyevents

Email: sweetdaisyevents@gmail.com

Erin Clemens runs Sweet Daisy Events with a warm, approachable style that comes through in how her couples talk about working with her. The focus is on making the planning process feel manageable and even enjoyable, not just getting through the checklist. If you’re looking for a planner who’s going to feel like a genuine collaborator rather than a vendor, Sweet Daisy is worth a conversation.

3. J. Jenneman Events

Website: jjennemanevents.com

Instagram: @jjennemanevents

Email: weddings@jjennemanevents.com

Julia Jenneman brings a detail-oriented, organized approach to Minneapolis wedding planning that couples consistently point to in reviews. J. Jenneman Events handles the logistics and vendor coordination in a way that lets couples focus on the actual experience of getting married. A solid choice for couples who want a planner they can trust to run the day without having to check in constantly.

4. Pink Peony Weddings and Events

Website: pinkpeonyeventsmn.com

Instagram: @pinkpeonyevents

Email: hello@pinkpeonyeventsmn.com

Pink Peony is one of the most decorated planning companies in the Twin Cities. Owners Lindsay Kunz and Kimberly Seymour have been named Best of Weddings by The Knot every year from 2017 through 2024 and are members of The Knot’s Hall of Fame. They handle everything from intimate weddings to large-scale celebrations, and their experience across that range shows. For couples who want a proven team with a strong track record in the Minneapolis and St. Paul market, Pink Peony is hard to beat.

5. Laine Palm Designs

Website: lainepalmdesigns.com

Instagram: @lainepalmplanning

Email: hello@lainepalmdesigns.com

Laine Palm has been planning and designing weddings in Minneapolis since 2016 with a focus on modern, luxury aesthetics. She brings a strong design eye to the planning process, which means the visual and logistical sides of your wedding get equal attention. She works with a select client list and is best suited to couples who have a clear vision and want a planner who can execute it with precision. Couples who work with her tend to be enthusiastic in their reviews.

6. Keyed Up Events

Website: keyedupevents.com

Instagram: @keyedupevents

Email: dana@keyedupevents.com

Dana Allison has been running Keyed Up Events since 2013 and brings nearly a decade and a half of Twin Cities wedding experience to every couple she works with. The team is known for being organized, thorough, and genuinely fun to be around throughout the planning process. Reviews consistently highlight how calm and confident Dana is under pressure, which matters a lot on a wedding day. They offer full planning and day-of coordination packages.

7. Lasting Impressions Weddings and Events

Website: lastingimpressionsweddings.com

Instagram: @lastingimpressionsweddings

Email: sarah@lastingimpressionsweddings.com

Sarah Trotter leads Lasting Impressions, an award-winning boutique planning company based in Minnetonka that serves couples across the Twin Cities. She has been named a Best of Weddings winner by The Knot 13 times, which is one of the stronger track records in the market. The team is known for thorough communication, seamless vendor coordination, and a calm presence on the day itself. A strong option for couples who want design-focused full planning with experienced execution.

8. The Simply Elegant Group

Website: thesimplyelegantgroup.com

Instagram: @simplyelegantxo

Email: info@thesimplyelegantgroup.com

The Simply Elegant Group is one of the larger planning companies serving the Twin Cities, with over a decade of experience and a team structure that means you’re matched with a planner who fits your style. They focus on making the planning process genuinely enjoyable rather than just manageable, and their vendor relationships throughout the Minneapolis and St. Paul market run deep. A good fit for couples who want a well-resourced team behind them.

9. Revel and Flourish

Website: revelandflourish.com

Instagram: @revelandflourish

Email: hello@revelandflourish.com

Revel and Flourish is a planning, floral, and design boutique, which makes them a strong choice if you want a single team handling multiple creative elements of your wedding. Kristina and Jody bring a modern, fresh approach to wedding planning and have built a reputation for seamless coordination and strong vendor partnerships across the Twin Cities. If you’re drawn to a more integrated planning and design experience, they’re worth looking at.

10. Jenna Culley Events

Website: jennaculleyevents.com

Instagram: @jennaculleyevents

Email: info@jennaculleyevents.com

Jenna Culley Events takes a fully custom approach to wedding planning with a particular strength in event design. Rather than working from preset packages, they build their service around what each couple actually needs, which works well for couples who have a specific vision and want a planner who can build toward it. The team is known for being creative, professional, and genuinely invested in the couples they work with.

A Note from Your Minnesota Wedding Photographer

Finding the right MN wedding planner or Minneapolis wedding coordinator makes the whole day run differently. As a Minnesota wedding photographer who shoots alongside planners regularly, I can tell you that a well-run timeline and a confident coordinator on the day gives everyone more room to breathe, including your photographer. When the logistics are handled, I can focus entirely on documenting what’s actually happening rather than keeping an eye on the schedule.

If you’re in the early stages of Minneapolis wedding planning and looking for a photographer who works well alongside great planners, I’d love to connect.