With almost two decades as a wedding photographer in Michigan, my team and I have seen the finesse and skill required to design impactful weddings. Below is a list of a few standout wedding planners in Michigan that we love working with (and know that you will too!).

Please note that this list is not exhaustive; rather, it is a collection of planners we have worked with that we had to share. For planners, simply send us a note to see how we can work together and maybe even add you to the list!

Juniper & Lace Events

Seen in publications like BRIDES, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Green Wedding Shoes, Juniper & Lace Events is praised for their seamless event planning. This full-service design team is known for creating relaxed atmospheres in an elevated setting. Whether it’s a tented celebration or a private estate, clients have said that working with them feels like “a fabulous summer vacation.” Led by the creative vision of Stacy Horn, her team has a knack for finessing the details while also masterfully infusing each couple’s unique personality into the event. And with over a decade of innovation as event designers, Juniper & Lace has an impressive network of vendors in Northern Michigan and beyond.

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Based in Northern Michigan, serving destinations across the country
Offers full-service planning for wedding weekends and wedding days, as well as design-only services
See their work on Instagram

Fox & Fern Events

This Northern Michigan-based destination wedding planning team, led by the dynamic duo Meaghan and Kelsey, has perfected the art of classic events. With 15 years of diverse event planning experience, Fox & Fern Events brings a logistics-first approach to full-service design and planning, ensuring an effortless experience for you and your guests. What truly sets them apart is their ability to emphasize the natural beauty of Northern Michigan through understated designs and intentional stand-out features. They weave intimate details throughout every celebration, making your love emanate from every corner of the space. Their use of color, decor, and florals is always meticulous and deliberate, embracing the inherent beauty of each setting.

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Based in Northern Michigan, serving destination weddings
Offers only full-service planning and design services
View their work on Instagram

Sincerely, Ginger

Led by Rachel Moger, who brings over a decade of experience to every celebration, this Northern Michigan-based team crafts events that are refined, yet elegantly simple. My favorite part? Her work is inspired by the intimate and heartfelt family gatherings her grandmother, Ginger, hosted. With that in mind, Rachel’s philosophy ensures that every detail is thoughtful rather than complicated. Whether it’s a private estate or a sophisticated yacht club, the Sincerely, Ginger team has mastered styling everything from timeless neutrals to vibrant color palettes. They are particularly renowned by publications like BRIDES and Martha Stewart Weddings for their atmospheric tented weddings, capturing that quintessential Northern Michigan vibe — best experienced lakeside with champagne in hand.

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Based in Northern Michigan, serving destinations
Offers full-service planning, design, and management
See more of their designs on Instagram

Paper Hat Weddings

Paper Hat Weddings stands out for its uniquely tailored approach to wedding planning. While they specialize in partial wedding planning services, there is nothing “partial” about the depth or insight they bring to the table. Led by Lindsay, this team is ideal for couples who want to be hands-on in the process but need expert guidance to seamlessly pull everything together. Paper Hat offers a personalized, flexible, and customized blend of support, stepping in at just the right moments, whether it’s navigating vendor communications, refining the design vision, or flawlessly managing day-of logistics. They are known for their value-forward approach, providing a collection of helpful guides and insights, ensuring every couple feels well-informed and empowered to genuinely enjoy their wedding.

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Serving Michigan
Offers partial planning and wedding coordination services
Look at their work on Instagram

Elsilu Events

Led by the expert planning duo Heather and Charlotte, Elsilu Events specializes in classic, immersive designs. Whether it’s for an alfresco dinner lakeside in Northern Michigan or at a stunning destination, each event is an experience. They masterfully blend tasteful, swoon-worthy florals with just the right amount of personality, embracing vibrant color when the moment calls for it, or keeping it timelessly simple. From forming the budget to conceptualizing the design and shaping intricate guest logistics, Elsilu provides full-service planning that takes care of every detail. Their knack for infusing those just-for-you details ensures each wedding feels uniquely tailored, so it’s easy to see why their work has been featured in publications like E! News and Us Weekly.

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Serving Northern Michigan and destinations
Specializes in full-service event planning, including weddings, bridal showers, and birthdays
See more of their designs on Instagram

Sarah Rhodes Boyce Weddings

With over a decade of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Sarah brings a unique, hospitality-driven approach to every celebration. She focuses intently on the guest experience and intentional details. Her magnetic optimism and enthusiasm for events and hosting are simply contagious. Sarah Rhodes Boyce Weddings excels at creating multi-day affairs on Michigan’s lakeshore, beautifully marrying natural beauty with a chic atmosphere in a unique way for every event. Whether it’s a grounded, nature-inspired design with textureful florals and whimsical touches or an intimate yet elevated rehearsal dinner at a favorite local restaurant, they can do it all. Their creative design choices will often make you think, “I wish I thought of that,” like a model sailboat featuring signature cocktails. They expertly weave color, patterns, florals, and personalized details to infuse each couple’s personalities at every turn, proving that elevated events can still be incredibly fun and welcoming.

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Serving weddings in Michigan
Offers full-service wedding planning as well as design and coordination
Look at their work on Instagram

Grateful Gatherings

As a wedding photographer, I love Grateful Gathering’s focus on intentional and meaningful design. Led by Chelsea Sophiea, a true Northern Michigan local with nearly two decades of experience in events and hospitality, this team is known for iconic Northern Michigan summer celebrations that seamlessly mix classic and contemporary aesthetics. They have a brilliant way of finding inspiration in the everyday to add texture and layers. Their designs embrace both unique patterns and subtle color palettes, with a refreshing use of florals to truly let the atmosphere speak for itself, allowing the genuine connections between guests to take center stage.

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Based in Northern Michigan
Offering event management, partial planning, and full-service planning
Check out their designs on Instagram

Orchestrated Grace

As a wedding photographer, working with Orchestrated Grace is a welcoming experience. The founder, Chandra, began as a photographer in the wedding industry before diving into design. This gives her an incredible edge. She has unique insights into lighting, timing, and timeless aesthetics that are invaluable when it comes to coordinating with each vendor. She thrives with the design and delicate logistics of lakeside private estates and intimate affairs, allowing the moments to speak for themselves. The designs are understated, yet thoughtful. Ultimately, Orchestrated Grace creates events that strike the perfect balance between elevated and homey — and don’t be surprised if you feel compelled to take a refreshing dip at the end of your waterfront celebration.

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Based in Michigan
Offering day-of coordination, partial planning, and full-service planning
See a recent wedding from them here

More Wedding Planners in Michigan

Because Michigan wedding planners have so much to offer, here are a few more you need to check out.

Conradie Event Design — Focused on authenticity and time-honored aesthetics, this husband-and-wife team brings 15 years of experience to weddings in Michigan and beyond.
Tableau Events — Luxury wedding planners in Northern Michigan, known for their immersive designs and iconic coastal atmospheres.
On This Day Events — Based in Western Michigan and serving destinations, this boutique agency offers full-service planning and day-of management services.

Our approach to working with Michigan wedding planners as photographers

With nearly two decades of experience as wedding photographers in Northern Michigan, my team and I prioritize the cohesive vision of your wedding. When it comes to timelines, we’ll provide informed insights and gentle guidance to ensure that your story can be fully captured, while allowing the planner to handle the rest. Our documentary approach allows us the flexibility and adaptability to fit seamlessly into the structure of your timeline. If this approach feels true to you, get in touch to confirm our availability.

The Top Wedding Planners in Michigan