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Premier Planning Services
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Table setup
Table setup
Long table setup
Long table setup
Celebrating the newlyweds
Celebrating the newlyweds
Plants
Plants
Together
Together
Groom and his groomsmen
Groom and his groomsmen
Bride and bridesmaids
Bride and bridesmaids
Lovely
Lovely
Happily in love
Happily in love
Outdoor reception setup
Outdoor reception setup
Group wedding photo
Group wedding photo
Dainty chair decor
Dainty chair decor
Wedding bouquets
Wedding bouquets
Simple long table setup
Simple long table setup
Cocktail table
Cocktail table
Long white table setup
Long white table setup
With the groomsmen and bridesmaids
With the groomsmen and bridesmaids
The vow
The vow
Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids
Elegance
Elegance
Premier Planning Services
Premier Planning Services
Premier Planning Services
Premier Planning Services
Premier Planning Services
Premier Planning Services

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About

Premier Planning Services, Inc. is a highly-rated wedding planning company located in Edina, Minnesota that services the Twin Cities area. The team at Premier recognizes how such an exciting time in life can quickly become difficult to manage. They are here to ensure that things are kept on task with a detailed plan, surround you with a team of professional vendors that they have vetted for you to choose from and design the wedding of your dreams.

Experience
Two leaders guide the team of Premier Planning Services: Rita Swanson, who is the principal planner, and Jennifer Orton, who is the event director. Rita earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Augsburg College. She has a strong set of organizational skills that she developed as an executive administrator and event planner at a Fortune 500 company. Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in graphic design, studio art and art history from the University to Minnesota-Minneapolis. She boasts 20 years of experience managing creative projects for corporations.

Services Offered
Premier Planning Services, Inc. offers a number of services aimed at helping you manage the twists and turns of your wedding-day details. Some of the services offered include:

  • Day-of coordination
  • Full planning
  • Event design
  • Partial planning
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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

3
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Reviews of Premier Planning Services

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
25 Reviews
99% recommend it
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  • Professionalism
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  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Jennifer Sent on 11/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Words can not express how amazing it was to work with Rita! Let me start by saying she knows her material on every topic along the way of the planning. She is the perfect amount of soft spoken and assertive when needed to make sure you have the best experience! Our wedding planning went as smooth as it possibly could because of her help. She earned the title of "fairy god mother" very quickly on how helpful she was. I to be honest was not as stressed as I should have been with the planning because of how helpful she was all along the way of planning and next to us on our wedding day. We had a couple of issues go wrong on the day of the wedding, but luckily because she was so organized and on alert they were fixed without me even knowing until the day after when family told us how amazing she was at saving the day. We met with 3 other wedding planners to make sure we were going to be working with the best fit for us and spending our money right. I can honestly say that her services were worth every penny!!! We are going to miss working with her as she became like family. I highly recommend Rita Swanson.
User2590949 Sent on 04/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Awesome team! Jennifer was always on top of deadlines and budget. Our wedding went smoothly with no issues at all!
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Danna Sent on 09/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Rita was a life saver for my daughter's wedding ( only 7 weeks after my son married). There is absolutely no chance we could have pulled off the beautiful event that it was. Rita has outstanding contacts and relationships with vendors. She provides a detail timeline and budget and sticks to it throughout the process. She is priceless! I am quite sure that she paid for herself in the mistakes we avoided. And my daughter had the wedding of her dreams. Every detail went as planned. As the mother of the bride I did not have to worry about anything the day of the wedding but to enjoy watching my daughter enjoy her special day.! I will be forever indebted to Rita for her calm and expert guidance. We highly recommend that you trust Rita to create your special day. Danna and Kelsey Atherton
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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Jacki V. Photography Jacki V. Photography Wedding Photographers

You're in very, very good hands with Rita. She is right on top of every detail, so you don't have to worry about a thing. When Rita's there, you know she will take care of any problems quietly and efficiently, so all you experience is the bliss! I highly recommend Premier Planning Services.

Laurie Schneider Photography Laurie Schneider Photography Wedding Photographers

Gracious and kind people that pay attention to what you really want and make it happen exactly that way with flare and professionalism

Serendipity Photography Serendipity Photography Wedding Photographers

Rita is one of the most professional people I have ever worked with. She makes sure that your event is perfect, no matter what the circumstance. Your job is to enjoy your day. You will have no worries with Rita's team around! This is a top shelf service.

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