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Great Escape Lodge Wedding | Mauston, WI

Weddings

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 […]

Elegant Royal Golf Club Wedding | Emily + Cole

Weddings

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 […]

100 Weddings with Hanna Marie Events!

Business

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 […]

Summer Mayowood Stone Barn Wedding

Weddings

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 […]

The Whim Wedding | Minneapolis, Minnesota

Weddings

Roxy & Zach had a stunning wedding at The Whim in Minneapolis, Minnesota! This day was truly a gorgeous day and I’m so excited to share more about it! The Engagement Roxy & Zach were in California and took a sunset trip to Malibu. They walked down a beach and, in front of natural rock […]

Almquist Farm Wedding | Emily + Logan

Weddings

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 […]

Villa Bellezza Wedding in Pepin Wisconsin

Weddings

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 […]

Elegant Mayowood Stone Barn Wedding | Elizabeth + Tye

Weddings

Elizabeth + Tye had the most elegant Mayowood Stone Barn Wedding! These two tied the knot on their 4 year dating anniversary – which is so sweet and exactly what my now husband and I did as well! The Venue Mayowood Stone Barn has easily become one of our favorite venues for many reasons! The […]

The Luminare Wedding | Minneapolis, MN

Weddings

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 […]

Nicollet Island Pavilion Wedding | Dani + Ryan

Weddings

Dani & Ryan had a stunning Nicollet Island Pavilion wedding! They chose to have a brunch wedding on a Sunday which was so so fun and unique! The Engagement Dani and Ryan knew they were the one for each other early on in their relationship and they got engaged after 6 months of dating! It […]

Gatherings at Station 10 Wedding | Alicia + Skyler

Weddings

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 […]

Town and Country Club Wedding | Bailey + Michael

Weddings

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 […]

Northern Oaks Events Wedding | Jocelyn + Bryan

Weddings

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 – […]

Northern Stacks Events Wedding | Bianca + TJ

Weddings

Bianca and TJ’s Northern Stacks Events wedding was truly an amazing day. For starts, they chose to have a brunch wedding which was SO fun and unique! This was our first brunch wedding and we would looooove to have more 🙂 The Engagement Bianca & TJ got engaged about a year and a half before […]

Green Acres Event Center Wedding

Weddings

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 […]

West Creek Event Center Wedding | Morgan + Coltan

Weddings

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 […]

Content Creation at Essence Event Center

Weddings

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 […]

Tattersall Distillery Wedding | River Falls, WI

Weddings

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 […]

Windows at Marquette Wedding | Minneapolis, MN

Weddings

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 […]

Vadnais Heights Commons Wedding | M + J

Weddings

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 […]

Nine Mile Brewing Wedding | Katy + Nick

Weddings

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 […]

Villa Bellezza Winery Wedding | L + T

Weddings

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 […]

Spring Pinewood Wedding | Kali + Joe

Weddings

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 […]

Olympic Hills Golf Club Wedding

Weddings

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 […]

Minnesota Wedding Content Creator

Business

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 […]

Minnesota Wedding Vendor Recommendations

Planning Tips

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 | Styled Shoot

Weddings

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 […]

Equestria West at Bavaria Downs | Elsie + Noah

Weddings

Elsie & Noah’s Equestria West at Bavaria Downs wedding was one of the most STUNNING weddings I have ever been to. Truly not a detail was overlooked in this breathtaking wedding! THE VENUE Elsie & Noah got engaged a little over 2 years prior to their wedding day so they had plenty of time to […]

Winter Essence Event Center Wedding

Weddings

Elise & Dylan’s Winter Essence Event Center Wedding was sure a stunning one! These two were smiles allllll day long as you can tell by most of these photos even though a winter storm had just passed through a day prior! They got engaged on a beautiful snowy day in February the year prior in […]

Minnesota Royal Golf Club Wedding

Weddings

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 […]

Bunker Hills Event Center Wedding

Weddings

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. […]

7 Vines Vineyard Wedding | Dana + Drew

Weddings

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 […]

The Skyroom Wedding | Red Wing, Minnesota

Weddings

The Skyroom Wedding | Alyssa + Tony Alyssa & Tony’s Skyroom Wedding was truly one for the books! Not only are they such a goofy couple (ok that’s mostly Tony as you can tell in the photos) but they are two of the sweetest people I’ve ever met! The Skyroom is located in Red Wing, […]

Backyard Wedding in Alma Wisconsin | J + N

Weddings

July & Nick’s backyard wedding in Alma Wisconsin is truly one I’ll never forget! Wisconsin surely through us for a loop that day and gave us 100+ degree weather. While one of the hottest weddings I’ve been a part of, it was also one of the most beautiful. July & Nick actually had three total […]

Summer Lilydale Wedding | Emily + Jason

Weddings

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 […]

Reeds & Rushes Wedding | Emily + Alex

Weddings

Reeds & Rushes Wedding in Howard Lake, Minnesota Emily & Alex’s Reeds & Rushes wedding took place on one of the most beautiful summer days! Reeds and Rushes is a newer venue, about 45 minutes west of the twin cities. It is a lakeside property sitting on five and a half acres, with plenty of […]

Harvester Square Wedding | Lauren + Matt

Weddings

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 […]

Harvester Square Wedding Venue St Cloud, Minnesota

Landmark Center Wedding | Tara + Kai

Weddings

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 | Emalee + Zak

Weddings

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 […]

Essence Event Center Wedding Ceremony

Mayowood Stone Barn Wedding | Kate + Bryan

Weddings

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 […]

Meet the Hanna Marie Events Team!

Business

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 […]

Woodhaven Wedding | Alex + Mariah

Weddings

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 Wedding | Katie + Dan

Weddings

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 | Zoe + Jordan

Weddings

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 […]

Lilydale Wedding | Double Wedding

Weddings

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 | Jordan + Oudom

Weddings

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 […]

Royal Golf Club Wedding | Allie + Erik

Weddings

Royal Golf Club Wedding in Lake Elmo, Minnesota Allie & Erik’s Royal Golf Club wedding was by far one of my favorite weddings to date! Not just because the decor and flowers were stunning, but also because Allie & Erik are by far two of the sweetest people I’ve ever met! THE ENGAGEMENT Allie & […]

Royal Golf Club Wedding Ceremony

InterContinental St Paul Riverfont Wedding

Weddings

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 […]

3 TIPS TO ENJOY THE WEDDING PLANNING JOURNEY

Planning Tips

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, […]

8 of the Best Minnesota Wedding Venues

Planning Tips

Are you looking for Minnesota wedding venues? We completely understand it can be overwhelming as there are so many to choose from! We had the honor of working at some of the best Minnesota wedding venues in 2023 and wanted to highlight some of them in this blog post. Here are 8 of the Best […]

Solar Arts Wedding | Ana & Ramon

Weddings

Solar Arts Wedding in Minneapolis, Minnesota Ana & Ramon’s Solar Arts Wedding was truly an honor to be a part of. These two got married in September of 2023 and I don’t think there could have been a more perfect day for them! Ana & Ramon had their ceremony at the Basilica in Minneapolis before […]

Minneapolis Wedding Coordinator

Pinewood Wedding | Alex + Maya

Weddings

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 […]

Pinewood wedding

MAY WEDDING AT CHASKA EVENT CENTER

Weddings

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 […]

Essence Event Center Wedding | Bianca + Ben

Weddings

Essence Event Center Wedding in St Paul, Minnesota Bianca & Ben’s Essence Event Center wedding in April was so amazing to be a part of! Not only are Ben & Bianca two of the kindest people I’ve ever met – their entire wedding party, family & friends were all so wonderful & great to work […]

Elegant Essence Event Center Wedding

5 Questions to Ask A DJ in Minneapolis

Planning Tips

One of the most significant decisions you can make for your wedding day is hiring a DJ. Your DJ is one of the critical elements of your wedding celebration, and they can make or break the mood of your event. Therefore, selecting the right DJ will ensure that your guests will have a great time […]

Why you Need a Wedding Coordinator in Minneapolis

Planning Tips

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 […]

Hutton House Wedding | Taylor + Joe

Weddings

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, […]

Royal Golf Club Wedding | Tamara & Michael

Weddings

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. […]

FIVE 2023 WEDDING RECEPTION TRENDS FOR YOUR TWIN CITIES WEDDING

Planning Tips

Couples are now opting for unique menu items that are tailored to their individual tastes. Chefs are taking into account dietary restrictions, allergies, and personal preferences to create custom menus for each wedding.

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A FIRST LOOK

Planning Tips

A first look allows for an intimate moment between you and your partner before the ceremony. It provides a private moment for you both to share your emotions, and can be a great way to calm nerves before the ceremony.

I’M ENGAGED! WHAT VENDORS DO I HIRE FIRST?

Planning Tips

We have put together a list of the top vendors you should consider hiring first, so you can make the most of your planning process and enjoy your engagement to the fullest!

FURBER FARMS WEDDING IN MINNEAPOLIS

Planning Tips

As an event planner, I’m always excited to be a part of someone’s special day, and this August wedding at Furber Farms was no exception.

Winter Wedding at Blacksmith Main | Sarah + Nick

Weddings

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 […]

Top 10 First Dance Songs from 2022

Planning Tips

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 […]

Round Barn Farm Wedding in Red Wing

Planning Tips

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 […]

3 Things to Remember When Getting Wedding Dress Alterations Done

Planning Tips

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 […]

3 Things to Pack for your Photographer

Planning Tips

One of the first things photographers will (typically) do on the wedding day is to take photos of your wedding details! Before guests start arriving, and things get a little crazy, it’s best to do them right away to get ’em done. These photos are small parts of the wedding day that may not seem […]

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