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What we offer

Planning That Feels Like a Gift, Not a Chore

From the first idea to the final dance, we're with you every step of the way — organized, creative, and completely in your corner.

Every couple deserves a beautiful wedding.

Every love story is different, and so is the journey to your wedding day. Whether you are just beginning, have your venue and key vendors secured, or need someone to organize the final details, Northern Promise Weddings and Events is here to bring your vision to life while helping you enjoy the journey.

We serve Northern and Mid Michigan — and we're always happy to travel.

Wedding Planning & Coordination

12–18 Months

The Promise

Full-Service Planning + Rehearsal & Wedding-Day Coordination

Starting at $6,500

From the first conversation to the final celebration.

Our most comprehensive package provides full wedding planning and professional rehearsal and wedding-day coordination, allowing you to be present for every meaningful moment.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Venue research, visits and selection assistance
  • Vendor sourcing, recommendations and planning-stage coordination
  • Budget development, design and layout guidance
  • Planning consultations, schedules and detailed wedding timeline
  • Rehearsal and wedding-day coordination
  • Light organizational assistance for shower and bachelor/bachelorette party hosts

6–11 Months

The Evergreen

Partial Wedding Planning — Most Popular

Planning only: Starting at $3,000 | With coordination: Starting at $4,500

Your foundation is set. We'll carry it home.

Your venue is selected and most of your key vendors are booked. The Evergreen supports couples with an established foundation who want guidance through the remaining planning process.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Review of plans, budget and existing vendor commitments
  • Help securing remaining vendors and organizing next steps
  • Planning consultations, venue walkthrough and layout guidance
  • Timeline development and wedding logistics
  • Optional rehearsal and wedding-day coordination with combination package

6 Weeks–5 Months

The Final Chapter

Final-Stage Wedding Planning

Planning only: Starting at $1,800 | With coordination: Starting at $3,400

Decision fatigue is real. Let us take the weight.

The venue and vendors are booked, but the small decisions keep coming. We step in to organize the details, think through logistics, and create the timelines that bring your plans together.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Review and organization of existing plans and booked vendors
  • Personalized planning consultations throughout the planning process
  • Detailed master timeline, schedules and logistical planning
  • Venue walkthrough and identification of remaining details
  • Optional rehearsal and wedding-day coordination with combination package

Coordination Only

The Wedding Day

Standalone Rehearsal & Wedding-Day Coordination

Starting at $1,750

You planned it beautifully. We'll execute it flawlessly.

For the organized bride who has planned her celebration and now needs someone to manage the moving pieces. We oversee the rehearsal, coordinate vendors, manage the timeline and execute the wedding day so you can relax and enjoy it.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Planning handoff and review of wedding-day details
  • Vendor confirmations, final logistics and timeline coordination
  • Rehearsal management
  • Wedding-day vendor oversight, timeline execution and troubleshooting
  • Up to 10 hours of wedding-day coordination; additional coverage quoted separately

Events & Fundraising

Private Celebrations & Special Events

Custom pricing following consultation

From bachelor and bachelorette parties to wedding and baby showers, milestone celebrations and other special occasions, we offer tailored event planning and coordination based on your goals, guest count and desired level of support.

Fundraisers & Community Events

Custom pricing following consultation

From nonprofit fundraising events and galas to city celebrations and community gatherings, we help organizations plan and coordinate meaningful, well-organized events. Services and pricing are customized following a consultation.

Fundraising Consultation

Starting at $300

Drawing on professional fundraising and large-scale community event experience, we help organizations clarify goals and identify practical next steps. Topics may include fundraising goals, event concepts, revenue opportunities, sponsorships and donor engagement, committee structure, volunteer roles and strategic priorities.

Your Vision. Thoughtfully Built. As Promised.

Custom Event Fabrication

Sometimes the perfect piece for your celebration doesn't exist — until we create it.

At Northern Promise Weddings and Events, we believe the smallest details can make the biggest impression. Our Co-Owner and Lead Event Fabricator, Billy (Bill) Moede, is a licensed and insured general contractor with more than 25 years of construction experience. He brings craftsmanship, creativity, and practical expertise to custom pieces designed around your unique vision.

Whether you're dreaming of a statement ceremony arbor, a one-of-a-kind escort card display, or a custom-built bar, we'll work with you to explore the possibilities and bring your ideas to life.

Custom fabrication possibilities include:

  • Wedding ceremony arbors and decorative backdrops
  • Escort card tables, seating chart displays, and welcome stations
  • Custom bars and beverage stations
  • Wooden stages, platforms, and risers
  • Shoe valet stations and personalized guest amenities
  • Specialty displays, custom signage, decorative structures, and event installations
  • Other custom creations designed for your celebration

Pricing: Custom Quote Following Consultation

Every fabrication project is unique. Pricing is determined by design complexity, materials, and timeline.

Custom fabrication is available as a standalone service or as an add-on to any Northern Promise wedding planning or coordination package.

Custom wooden wedding arbor built by Billy Moede

Custom fabrication is not included in wedding planning or coordination package pricing unless specifically stated in your personalized proposal. All designs are subject to feasibility, venue approval, and applicable safety requirements.

Transparent Pricing

No surprises. Just honest numbers.

All prices are starting rates. Final pricing is determined by venue location, event complexity, and additional staffing requirements. A personalized proposal will be provided following consultation. Wedding planning-only packages do not include rehearsal or wedding-day coordination unless specifically selected.

Northern Promise Weddings and Events

Crafting timeless celebrations in the heart of Northern Michigan. Every detail, every moment — thoughtfully yours.

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Every love story deserves a perfect beginning.