White & Sable is a new modern wedding venue located in Ham Lake, Minnesota, approximately 20 minutes north of the Twin Cities. The Venue White & Sable offers 12,000 square feet of square feet of indoor and outdoor event spaces designed to accommodate up to 225 guests. The reception space features soaring ceilings and floor […]
Melissa & Jake had an elegant Landmark Center Wedding! This is one of our favorite venues and we’re so excited to recap their wedding day! The Engagement Jake caught Melissa completely off guard when he proposed to her at the Landmark Center. The spot where Jake proposed was the start of the aisle they walked […]
Jack & Kaytlyn had a beautiful fall wedding at the Condensery in Osseo, Wisconsin! The weather was perfect and it was a stunning day. The Engagement Jack planned a photoshoot with their close friend Brooklyn taking them. Kaytlyn really wanted to skip pictures as it was supposed to rain and she didn’t know why he […]
Well hey there! We are Hanna Marie Events (HME), a Minneapolis, Minnesota, wedding planning team made up of passionate lead and assistant coordinators! We recently got new photos done and thought this would be a great time to introduce everyone! Read on to meet the HME team. 🙂 Huge thank you to Uppercase L Photography […]
Sam and Dale had a stunning wedding at Pondview Farm in Cambridge, Minnesota! Just wait till you see more pictures of their cute dog! The Engagement Sam & Dale were in Mexico visiting Sam’s Dad who lives there during the winter. Dale took Sam to one of her favorite spots in Mazatlan (the tallest lighthouse […]
Caitlin & Nick had a stunning, colorful day at Dixon’s Apple Orchard in Eau Claire, Wisconsin! The weather was absolutely perfect. The Venue Dixon’s Apple Orchard is located near Eau Claire, Wisconsin and is a gorgeous setting for weddings and events. With over 100 acres, this venue provides a serene atmosphere. There are 3 ceremony […]
Emily & Jonathan had a gorgeous October Camp Fire Minnesota Wedding! The weather was absolutely perfect and the fall colors couldn’t have been better! The Engagement Jon came to visit Emily and planned a day of kayaking and picnicking on the chain of lakes. During a lunch picnic, Jon poorly distracted Emily while wrestling in […]
Paige & Ryan had a beautiful North Garden Theater Wedding! These two truly made their wedding day their own and it was stunning. The Engagement Paige knew Ryan bought the ring and it was in the house, so she kept dropping hints wondering when it was going to happen. One Saturday, Paige got home from […]
Margaret & Alex had a stunning wedding at The Wexford at Emerald Greens in Hastings, Minnesota! We are so excited to share more of this beautiful day! The Engagement Alex & Margaret were traveling to Ireland with family. They had a three-hour drive from Galway to their home base in Dingle for the week. They […]
Emma & Gonzalo had a beautiful fall Urban Daisy Wedding in Minneapolis, MN! The Engagement Emma & Gonzalo went out to Zelo for dinner, which is their “first date” spot, the night before they got engaged. The next morning they got up, went out for breakfast and then walked around outside for a bit. After […]
Coty & Caitlin had a beautiful fall Eau Claire Wedding! The Wedding Coty & Caitlin were one of the last of their friends to get married and they wanted to combine all the good things from each wedding into more of a non-traditional wedding. One of their first priorities was the food and drinks. They […]
Photo by Christina Naselli Photography Venue Coordinator vs Wedding Planner In this blog, we are going over the differences between the venue coordinator vs wedding planner (or wedding coordinator). These terms are often confused, but a venue coordinator and a wedding planner serve two distinct purposes! Venue Coordinators A venue coordinator works for the venue. […]
Alli & Seth had the most beautiful, elegant Lilydale Wedding! The Engagement Seth knew all along that he wanted to propose in front of Alli’s family. After going ring shopping with his brother and picking out the perfect one, he proposed 2 weeks later! He picked out the absolute perfect rings without knowing any details […]
The Blaisdell wedding venue was the perfect spot for Karlie & Matt’s September wedding! The Engagement Karlie and Matt went out to burgers & beers after they both had a rough day at work. They had just moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia, a few weeks prior, so after dinner Matt suggested they go on a […]
Camerin & Jackson had a stunning fall wedding at Ivory North! Located in Mora, Minnesota, Ivory North is a blank slate that is perfect for many different themes and designs! The owners, who were previously wedding photographers, completely renovated the original barn that now brings a light and airy space for the ceremony! They have […]
Isabella & Justin had a stunning Great Escape Lodge wedding! We worked with Isabella & Justin for 568 days! Yes, I looked back at when they booked and counted the days to their wedding day 🙂 That means for 568 days we helped them plan every single detail from sourcing all their vendors to putting […]
Emily & Cole had an Elegant Royal Golf Club Wedding this past October! The Engagement Emily knew that Cole was going to propose in the near future so he had to try REAL hard to surprise her! They had a beautiful dinner at Angelina’s in Woodbury (her favorite Italian restaurant) that they only go to […]
I cannot believe HME has now celebrated 100 weddings! Within the last few months, we have celebrated a few huge milestones – the first being that we had our three-year business anniversary in September; then we hit a huge financial goal in October; and lastly we had our 100th wedding in November!!!! We were in […]
Sarah & Mark had a beautiful summer Mayowood Stone Barn wedding! The Engagement Sarah & Mark met back in college at UMD. They both really LOVED the amazing scenery in Duluth and always found themselves hiking together and exploring new places. One of the hiking places they loved was Rock Knob. Mark showed Sarah this […]
Emily & Logan’s Almquist Farm Wedding was one of my favorite weddings to date! For this wedding, I did the content creation and it was truly an incredible day with these two!! You can view all the videos we captured on our instagram linked here! The Engagement Emily and Logan got engaged 2 years prior […]
Kate & Hayden had a beautiful Villa Bellezza Wedding in Pepin, Wisconsin! Their day was filled with so much love for each other as it shows in the photos! The Venue Villa Bellezza Winery is an Italian villa-style venue located in Pepin, Wisconsin. Here you can have your ceremony in the vines under the cover […]
Ana + Spencer had a beautiful, colorful wedding at The Luminare in Minneapolis, Minnesota! The Engagement Ana and Spencer always take turns planning date nights, and it was his turn! Spencer told Ana they were going to have a picnic at a surprise location and then have a nice dinner. He showed up with flowers […]
Alicia & Skyler’s Gatherings at Station 10 Wedding was full of so much love + intentionality. They opted for a smaller wedding, about 90 guests, which gave them plenty of time to mingle and chat with everyone! The Venue Their wedding was held at the beautiful Gatherings at Station 10, which is a former fire […]
After a long time coming, Bailey & Michael had a beautiful Town and Country Club Wedding! After being together for 7 years, Michael finally popped the question and just one year later, they tied the knot! Located in St Paul, Town and Country Club offers a stunning view of the Minneapolis skyline and a beautiful […]
Jocelyn & Bryan had a beautiful Northern Oaks Events Wedding! This venue gives off backyard wedding vibes (after all, it was the owner’s childhood home!) which was exactly what Jocelyn & Bryan wanted! Northern Oaks Events is located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. The beautiful log house sits on over 100 acres of wooded property – […]
Derrick & Ana had a beautiful May Green Acres Event Center Wedding! Derrick & Ana had their ceremony offsite at a church and held their reception afterwards at Green Acres Event Center. They chose not to have a first look until they saw each other at the altar which was such a sweet moment! They […]
Morgan & Coltan had a stunning West Creek Event Center Wedding! They truly had the best weather and an awesome vendor team! The Engagement Morgan and Coltan were high school sweethearts – in fact they got engaged on their 8 year dating anniversary! HOW SWEET IS THAT!!! On the day of their engagement, they took […]
We had the honor to do content creation at Essence Event Center for Sara & Avery’s wedding! With us doing the wedding content creation, all the photos you see here are screenshots of all the videos we took! You can see a full recap of their wedding day on our Instagram – linked here. Unsure what content […]
Miranda & Jeremy had a beautiful Tattersall Distillery Wedding! I did content creation for their wedding so all the photos you see here are screenshots of all the videos we took! You can see a full recap of their wedding day on our Instagram – linked here. Unsure what content creation is? Learn all about it here! The […]
We recently had the honor to coordinate Shannon and Emily’s Windows at Marquette Wedding in Minneapolis! This wedding was truly one-of-a-kind, with a galaxy-inspired theme and unique touches including their dog! A Proposal Among Friends Shannon and Emily’s journey to the altar began with a proposal story that could rival any romantic movie. Shannon popped […]
Maddie and Jake had a beautiful April Wedding at Vadnais Heights Commons! The Venue Vadnais Heights Commons, with its state-of-the-art design and elegant architectural features, provided the perfect backdrop for Maddie and Jake’s reception. This stunning banquet facility boasts over 10,000 square feet of space, expansive windows, 28-foot ceilings, and skylights that let in natural […]
Doing coordination and content creation for Katy and Nick’s wedding was an absolute joy! Their special day at the Nine Mile Brewing wedding venue in Bloomington, Minneapolis, was one to remember. This couple’s journey to the altar was filled with sweet surprises and beautiful moments, and I’m thrilled to share their story! The Engagement Katy […]
Wedding Content Creation Wedding Lindsey + Ty had the most beautiful Villa Bellezza Winery Wedding. I did content creation for their wedding so all the photos you see here are screenshots of all the videos we took! You can see a full recap of their wedding day on our Instagram – linked here. Unsure what […]
Kali & Joe’s Spring Pinewood Wedding was truly one of my favorite weddings to date! Kali and Joe live in Utah and did majority of their planning from out of state. They absolutely fell in love with Pinewood and the natural beauty of it. With being engaged only 9 months prior, they started the wedding […]
Sarah & Ryan’s Olympic Hills Golf Club Wedding in Eden Prairie was absolutely beautiful! They were blessed with some gorgeous May weather. Although a little windy, the day was stunning and we were thankful for no rain. Sarah and Ryan went with a neutral theme for their wedding. The bridesmaids were in taupe dresses and […]
As a Minnesota Wedding Content Creator myself, today I’m talking to you about the newest and hottest wedding vendor – a wedding content creator! What is a wedding content creator? Simply put; a wedding content creator is someone who captures candid, in-between moments of your wedding day. They work alongside your photo/video team and capture […]
Photo credit: Uppercase L Photography As Minnesota Wedding Planners, we know that planning a wedding can be stressful! We are here to give our Minnesota Wedding Vendor Recommendations. Why, you ask?! Because there are SO many amazing wedding venues and vendors out there and it’s hard to know who to go with. Instagram, Facebook, Zola, […]
The Lowlands Wedding Venue is one of the newest venues in St Paul! This venue is a stunningly repurposed industrial building with soft finishes, expansive windows, and two large indoor gathering areas. The upper level is typically used for the ceremony and then flipped over to the reception area during cocktail hour while guests enjoy […]
Rachel & Ryan’s Minnesota Royal Golf Club Wedding was one of my absolute favorite weddings for many reasons! September 2022 is when Rachel & Ryan inquired and booked with us – so about a year before their wedding day. Just a few months later I posted that I was looking for assistant coordinators to join […]
Kaylee & Justin’s Bunker Hills Event Center wedding was truly a special day! For starters, Kaylee’s Mom did ALL the florals shown in these beautiful photos! Kaylee & Justin had their ceremony offsite at a church, while we set up the reception space with all of the beautiful decor and floral provided by the couple. […]
Dana & Drew’s 7 Vines Vineyard Wedding was held on a beautiful August day! Dana and Drew were referred to us from one of our current couple’s, Emalee + Zak! We always love receiving referrals – one of the biggest compliments we can receive hands down! Dana & Drew had been together almost 8 years […]
Summer Lilydale Wedding in Eau Claire Wisconsin As wedding planners, we’ve had the privilege of working at some absolutely stunning venues, but there’s nothing like a summer Lilydale wedding. Emily & Jason’s wedding at this beautiful venue was no exception! Lilydale offers a gorgeous large reception room, outdoor ceremony space, and two large getting ready […]
Harvester Square Wedding in St Cloud, Minnesota Lauren & Matt’s Harvester Square Wedding was by far one of the most intentional and stunning weddings I’ve ever been apart of! You can see pure joy & emotion in every photo of theirs and just how happy & in love they are! The Venue Harvester Square is […]
Landmark Center Wedding in St Paul, Minnesota Tara & Kai’s Landmark Center Wedding was a beautiful day full of intentional moments. They truly made their wedding day their own and not following the “traditional” wedding day elements! The Engagement Tara and Kai were fortunate enough to be gifted Kai’s grandmother’s ring, which they used to […]
Essence Event Center Wedding in St Paul, Minnesota Essence Event Center Wedding in St Paul, Minnesota Emalee & Zak’s Essence Event Center Wedding was one of the most stunning fall days! The colors on the leaves were just right and the weather wasn’t too chilly – a perfect day for a wedding! Emalee and Zak […]
Mayowood Stone Barn in Rochester, Minnesota Kate and Bryan’s Mayowood Stone Barn wedding was sure one to remember this past May! The Engagement But before we get into the details of their wedding, let’s go back to where it began! They both swiped right on Bumble and the rest is history! Except there’s also the […]
Well hey there!!! Welcome to the blog officially introducing our 2024 Hanna Marie Events team!! We had some team photos done back in October and I’m just now getting around to posting them, oops 🙂 Since then we’ve also brought on another assistant coordinator, which we will introduce but sadly do not have a photo […]
Alex & Mariah’s Winter Woodhaven Wedding was sure a stunning one! After a few weeks without snow, they even got lucky enough to get some on their wedding day! The Engagement Alex and Mariah were true high school sweethearts with having started dating the beginning of their freshman year. And after 10 years together and […]
Camp Fire Minnesota in Excelsior, Minnesota Katie & Dan’s Camp Fire Minnesota Wedding Day was a true Minnesota day. Rain, sun, these two had it all. But, they didn’t stop a little rain from them having the best day ever! The Engagement Katie and Dan both proposed to each other on a hike in Banff […]
Watson Block Wedding in Minneapolis, Minnesota Zoe and Jordan’s Watson Block wedding was a perfect example of how you can still have a beautiful wedding with only your closest friends and family. We love larger weddings as well, but there is something about small, intimate weddings too! The Proposal Zoe and Jordan’s proposal story is […]
A double wedding is when two couples share in the same wedding day. While not a common thing to experience, when Jim & Will got engaged around the same time, the twin brothers soon decided that sharing their wedding day might just make the most sense in their situation! Read on to learn more about […]
Glass House Wedding in Minneapolis, Minnesota Jordan and Oudom’s modern Glass House wedding was nothing short of dreamy! They truly made the day their own and didn’t follow traditional wedding “rules.” Jordan and Oudom opted for a minimalist decor theme that perfectly suited Glass House’s contemporary architecture. Simplistic white tablecloths, floral centerpieces and votives complemented […]
Kelly and John’s wedding at Intercontinental St. Paul was truly one of the most unique and stunning themes I have seen! In our initial consult, Kelly and John said there vision was “Palace of Versailles meets Rainforest Cafe” and WOW did their florist do just that! From the vivid wedding décor to the happy and […]
Wedding planning can often seem like an overwhelming task. From choosing a venue to picking out the perfect dress, there are many decisions that come along with planning a wedding. However, it is important to remember that the planning process should be enjoyable as well. To help engaged couples reduce stress and enjoy the journey, […]
Pinewood, located in the quaint town of Cambridge Minnesota, was the perfect venue for Maya and Alex to have their August wedding at. Maya and Alex are by far two of the nicest, most down to earth couples we have worked with! From moving across the US during the wedding planning and Maya still attending […]
Erin and Luke had a perfect May Wedding at Chaska Event Center! Their wedding was a picture-perfect celebration of love, happiness, and joy on a beautiful spring day. From the flawless organization to the beautiful decor and florals, everything about this wedding was simple perfect. If you’re an engaged couple looking for wedding inspiration, keep […]
As exciting as planning your wedding can be, it can also be stressful and overwhelming. From managing the vendors and the countless details, it is easy to get sidetracked and lose sight of your vision. This is where a wedding coordinator comes in! In this post, we’ll explore the importance of a wedding coordinator in […]
Taylor and Joe’s Hutton House Wedding was a day we’ll never forget! We worked with them with our partial planning package as they wanted a little more hands on help! Taylor and Joe opted to keep their decor and floral simple as the Hutton House is already a stunning venue. They included their dog, Murphy, […]
Tamara and Michael’s classy wedding day on May 26, 2023 was held at the gorgeous Royal Golf Club in Lake Elmo, MN. The bridesmaids wore emerald green bridesmaids dresses with the groomsmen in grey, The venue was kept minimal yet classy, with décor but had a pop of emerald green to match the bridesmaid dresses. […]
Congratulations to Sarah and Nick on their beautiful winter wedding at Blacksmith Main in Brainerd, Minnesota! It was a stunning event filled with love and so much joy! Blacksmith Main is a large, industrial-style space with expansive brick walls and windows, making it the ideal backdrop for a wedding. The exposed brick walls add an […]
The first dance song can be a fun, but somewhat difficult decision to make in the wedding planning process with so many genres of music to choose from. Typically the first dance is after the dinner, cake cutting and speeches. Although it’s becoming more popular to do the first dance after the couple enters into […]
Chelsea & Kevin had a gorgeous summer day at Round Barn Farm! A little rain couldn’t stop these two lovebirds from being so dang excited to finally be married! Round Barn Farm is a charming Bed & Breakfast in Red Wing, Minnesota. There is a gorgeous 3-story farm home included on the property, perfect for […]
Getting alterations done can be an exciting, but slightly stressful time. Read below for 3 things to remember when getting your wedding dress alterations done. This can apply to other alterations appointments also! 1. Make sure to bring the shoes you will be wearing on your wedding day If you happen to be wearing some […]
