Ask for the Moon Events is simply the best wedding planning company in the Twin Cities. We had the…read morepleasure of working with the queen bee herself, Maddie . A little bit about us , we are two gay men who have live in NYC for ten years , we have been to lots of parties , and had high expectations . Here is why we love Maddie Money - Maddy's price is very reasonable even for Minnesota standards- she pretty much paid for herself by saving us thousands of dollars with her long list of A list vendors. From linens , to desserts , to chandeliers. Maddie provided us with the best quality to price ratio. She attended every meeting, every tasting, and served as a liaison if we decided to make changes. Execution- Optimistic and fast, Maddie was sweet as sugar, but don't mistake that for weakness. Maddie has been in the business a long time, she made sure that the vendors were on point, modified timelines, and was prepared for the unexpected. She took the stress away and worked hard to make our wedding a success. Therapist - Maddie was personal and empathetic. She listened to every family drama, annoyance, or groomzilla crises that we went through. Professional yet approachable, Also she would respond to every email and phone call within an hour. Cutting edge As jaded New Yorkers , we had lots of fashion and PR industry patrons attend our reception. Our friends were blown away, by the execution creativity, and visual presentation of our wedding . This was because of Maddie . So in the end she is simply the best , she did exactly what we wanted , anticipated out needs, and kept us calm. If you want to plan a serious wedding that will impress your friends , hire this lady and her amazing team. She's the best in Minnesota and would kill it in NYC.

Ask For the Moon Events is wonderful!! Maddie saved me after I had a crisis with my venue. She has…read morethe warmest, most calming personality, and even though I had only hired her for Day-Of Coordination, she was more than happy to take my calls and talk to me whenever I was feeling panicked or stressed, and even attend vendor meetings with me. She is just so fantastic, and such a godsend, I really can't say enough good things. She goes above and beyond, and is more than just a professional, she makes it feel like you are working with a friend. If you are even considering working with Maddie and Ask For the Moon Events, I highly recommend you do! One phone call with Maddie and you will be feeling calm and prepared- I promise it will be one of the best decisions you make!

Simply Elegant Bridal Consulting is amazing! They go above and beyond! I'm a wedding photographer…read moreand recently worked with Kristin on a wedding. The venue was a large hotel and there was a lot of running around, scrambling at the last minute to make sure everything was perfect! She put together all of the centerpieces-and they were stunning! Kristin probably ran 10 miles that day to ensure everything was in place and to make sure the day was stress-free for the bride and groom! She was a complete rockstar!

Wedding Day Coordinator does not begin to cover all that Kristin did for us. Even if you go DIY on…read moreeverything else for your wedding, make sure you hire a Simply Elegant coordinator. The day felt like it went off without a hitch. I'm sure there were hiccups, but Kristin took care of them all before my husband and I ever heard anything about them. By the time we got to the wedding day, I was so comfortable with Kristin. We had emailed, talked a dozen times, and met in person as well. We lived out of state, and Kristin was very accommodating, often meeting when we were home around holidays. My husband and I are very organized, but it was wonderful to have someone with experience to bounce ideas off of and take a second look at plans. And all of this was before we even got to the wedding day! I loved having Kristin as a coordinator because she happily and promptly took care of anything we asked. On top of that, she ran interference and let us enjoy the day. Right before we sat down for dinner, Kristin let us know that she swapped two of the tables so a family member could plug in his oxygen tank. Kristin saw this need, took care of swapping the tables and informing the caterer, and then filled us in when we had a free moment. All of these little things throughout the day could have meant time my husband and I (or our close family members) would have had to take away from enjoying the event, but Kristin covered them all. At the end of the reception, I had asked my sisters to help my parents stay behind and clean up. Again though, Kristin had it covered, letting my exhausted parents go home to bed and my sisters out to party further with friends. The next morning, Kristin let us know that one of the groomsmen had forgotten to grab his suit when he left, and she offered to take it back to the rental store for us. Even though we did not hire them as a full wedding planner, Simply Elegant was there from the moment we hired them until the week after the wedding, always one step ahead of our needs.

Want a lifelong best friend in a wedding planner? Someone to not only plan your wedding but who…read morewill listen to your family drama and cry tears of laughter with you as you share that your mom is trying to convince you to wear cowboy boots with your dress when you've imagined something far more elegant all along? Someone who doesn't mind your texts when you're overthinking a decision like taupe vs. sand colored table linens as if it's the biggest decision in the world? Someone who will pick out your flowers because it feels too overwhelming and you 100% trust her vision? Someone who will explain the logistics of what seems like a million moving pieces that will never all fall into place at the same time but somehow do? Honestly, just stop now, make it easy on yourself and hire Whitney already. You will not regret it. I had so much fun with Whitney, am forever grateful and will always consider her a best friend.

From the owner: Whitney James takes pride in creating unique and spectacular celebrations! No detail is left…read moreunturned throughout the planning process. We build relationships with our clients that can only be created with time, attention and care. No matter your needs we will guide and advise you every step of the way. Services include but not limited to; event planning, design, and coordination.

Leslie was a dream!…read more My (now!) husband and I decided to have a pop-up wedding during a week-long visit to the Twin Cities. Searching Yelp, we found Leslie with Ceremonies by Positively Charmed days before hopping on a plane for our trip. While we weren't sure if Yelp was the best way to find the individual who would be reading our vows and pronouncing us husband and wife...we cannot say enough for how honored and blessed we are to have had Leslie guiding us into our marriage. With only five days notice, she still took the time to talk us through her process and provided us with a questionnaire that helped her get to know us but also gave us another opportunity to reflect on the gravity and beauty of the decision we were making. When the day arrived, it was as if she was already part of our family and understood the two of us and what marriage and this commitment meant to us. Not an eye remained dry through the ceremony. It had so much heart and depth, and truly reflected us. An intimate and sacred gathering. Leslie will ALWAYS be a part of the joy and delight of our wedding day.

As a wedding vendor, I have had the pleasure of working with Leslie of Positively Charmed several…read moretimes now. I absolutely love working with her! She is so sweet and down to earth, and gives the most touching ceremonies. I have heard raves from her clients and wedding guests too. I like her so much, I even hired her to preside over my mother's funeral. Do yourself a favor and contact Leslie for your wedding day!

It's difficult to write a review for someone as brilliant as Barclay.  I can't put into words…read morewhatsoever what his photos do to me because honestly his photos are so much more then just photos of the most amazing times of my life.  Barclay was the first choice of my wedding planning, before my venue, pastor etc anything, his photos had me at hello, completely captivating. He has the eye to see moments most people miss. Looking at my wedding photos months later, I still find myself reliving that day over and over again with tears in my eyes not just because they are amazing shots but how he told the story of my day through his photos and I literally cannot describe the moments and emotions he captured are just unreal. I go through my photos and its incredible to see what he saw and could capture in a still image I'll have forever. I couldn't be happier, Barclay is an amazing person and I'm grateful to have met him and had my experience with him (hope to have more), and would recommend him to anyone who wants more then words can put into. He goes above and beyond just being a photographer.

Barclay is the best! I was recommended to him by a friend and boy o' boy was it a positive…read moreexperience. I'm not much of a, "let's capture the moment," type of guy, but Barclay was casual and comfortable, (not to mention talented), making the whole photo experience much, much better. I've worked with him a couple times now, both for personal projects and business shoots, and he is a real pleasure and you won't be disappointed in work. He even made my ugly mug look decent!

Michelle is a goddess. I felt comfortable planning my wedding, but needed someone to help out the…read moreday of, to make sure everyone and everything was in place. She came to my house and picked everything up the weekend before. Called all my vendors a few days out to make sure everyone knew where they needed to be and at what time. We only met once right after I got engaged and I knew she was the gal for me. After a short conversation I felt very comfortable that she knew exactly what I was looking for. She gave me all kinds of great tips and recommendations. Because of the venue I got married at, there was no dressing area for me to hide in, so I didn't arrive at the wedding until it was time to walk down the aisle. I hadn't seen the venue decorated until then. I could not stop looking around. She made my wedding more beautiful than I imagined it would. If she was stressed out, it didn't show. Every time she talked to me she was as cool as a cucumber. I can't sing her praises enough!

From the owner: Based in a Minneapolis, MN suburb, Belle Rose Event Planning is an event planning studio. Our Event…read moreand Wedding Planner's have incredible devotion to deliver the best products with the best services, on time, at a fair price. Belle Rose will create moments that will delight each of your senses, it will be your moment to shine. We offer event planning for the following occasions: Wedding Planning Anniversaries Corporate Events Baby Showers Debutante Balls Bar / Bat Mitzvahs Proms Engagement Parties Quinceaneras Bridal Showers Graduations Sweet 16s Holiday Parties Birthday Party - Any Age! Our mission is to provide an array of high quality services and support, education, leadership, networking support and opportunities to help one another grow personally and professionally. We pride ourselves and our company on integrity and experience. We provide event planning services in the Minneapolis area and nationwide.

I worked with Hire a Host for a party of 50 people and I would work with them again! Their…read morecommunication was friendly, fast, and they answered all of my questions ahead of time. Abby was the host who came to our party and she was professional, friendly, and so nice! We had a camp themed party where our host was the "camp counselor" and checked guests in, handed out tote bags, and gave people badges throughout the party. Abby asked if there was anything she could do before or after the party to help with set up and clean up which was very much appreciated.

I called Hire A Host on the brink of tears, less than one week before my sister's wedding…read more Our plans had fallen through with our original venue and we had to figure out how we were going to fit 50+ people in our yard for the reception! I had no idea how to proceed! Our planners name was Katie. This girl saved the day. She SAVED our reception! She transformed our home and yard into a beautiful wedding reception! Their were round tables and high top tables set up beautifully with linens and flowers in vases every where. It actually looked like our yard was meant for events like this! I had no idea it could fit this many people so comfortably! They came in and did all the work AND THINKING for us! Everything just magically got taken care of! Everything on my to do list was taken care of without me lifting a finger. We go so many compliments on our party and how great everything looked! I cannot stress this enough though, it's all about customer service and being good at your job and KATIE is meant for this!

Juliane James Place, owned and managed by The Bash Collective, is a beautiful, rustic wedding site…read morenear Finlayson, MN. The beauty of the property drew us in. Don't be fooled. There are so many beautiful pieces of land in Northern Minnesota, that are as natural and equally exquisite. First they are extremely overpriced--$10,000 just to use their land for 6 hours. It includes electricity, use of their space and a tent with a dance floor, a few farmhouse tables and NOTHING else. They do not provide location insurance, as all hotels and most other properties do. And you must buy your insurance from the owner's designated insurer--that felt unethical and very fishy. Secondly, the property is owned by a married couple, Jesse and Alyson, but Alyson runs it all. They use it in fall, winter and spring. Therefore it is their personal land, and they don't actually want you there. To protect their property they have a list of rules that are so restrictive that we felt like trespassers on their property rather than invited, paying guests. Given all their rules and regulations, we had to ask permission for each and every thing we wanted to do. And Alyson's attitude is so rigid and controlling, that she said "no" to every single thing we wanted to do. We were not asking to have a rager or to trash their property--we were asking to create "stations" for various games and activities at the wedding, like beer pong, a coloring table, and card games, and she said "no" to each and every request because it didn't fit her cookie-cutter idea of a wedding. Alyson is a very controlling person and likes things her way. I believe that if the bride makes reasonable requests, she should be able to have the wedding SHE envisions. Because of Alyson's requirements to approve every element of your wedding to ensure you don't violate any of their prescriptive rules, we had to contact Alyson for permission before putting down deposits on anything--and Alyson would not speak to us at all until 60 days before the event, when all the deposits are already paid, knowing that everything we contracted for may or may not be approved. Here is the most frustrating part of all: Each time we contacted Alyson for the permission THEY require, Alyson was NEVER AVAILABLE and DID NOT RETURN EMAILS, TEXT MESSAGES, PHONE CALLS OR WRITTEN LETTERS throughout the planning process--even after 5 different emails were sent about the very same urgent question. We hired the wedding planner recommended by JJP for the day of the event, and Alyson STILL DID NOT RESPOND TO OUR PLANNER, even 3 days before the wedding for critical final questions. When I confronted the owner to ask why she does not respond, her answer was, "Julianne James Place is not my main business, and I'm much more interested in the other one, so I don't pay much attention to this one." Well, let me tell you something--as the Mother of the Bride--THIS IS A SERVICE BUSINESS AND IF YOU DON'T WANT TO PROVIDE THE SERVICE, GET OUT OF THE BUSINESS!! The cabin the bride dresses in is not air conditioned, so our makeup and hair were pretty melted by the time we got to the aisle, as it was a typical summer Minnesota summer day, with 85 degrees temps and humidity.Avoid this venue and the Bash Collective, and you'll save a fortune in expenses, and more importantly, your sanity during an exciting, but let's face it--stressful--time. It's hard to find, but NOT WORTH THE EFFORT. Run the other way!