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About

Events to Celebrate is a wedding-planning service based out of Van Meter, Iowa. These specialists take pride in creating personalized celebrations that live up to varied expectations. They offer a comprehensive array of services designed to suit numerous visions, and they love playing their part in milestone festivities.

Services Offered

Led by Becky Kinney, this team of experts delights in creating bespoke wedding experiences. Becky is a certified wedding planner with over 30 years of experience, and she is ably assisted by a group of fellow professionals. Together, they love going above and beyond to put smiles on faces. They can plan for rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions, and they can also offer serving, bartending, and rental services. Day-of coordination, partial planning, and full planning are just some of the key features offered by Events to Celebrate. They can also offer event design and vendor referrals for those who wish to avail of these conveniences. Other services they can provide include:

  • Budget analysis
  • Guest-list creation
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$4,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

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
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Events to Celebrate

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Krista Sent on 09/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect day!

Becky was incredible. Events to celebrate made the entire event wonderful. She had everything planned down to the minute. She attended meetings before the event, asked all of the questions we didn’t even know we should be asking, and ensured the other vendors were responsive.
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Connor Sent on 09/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A no stress wedding day!

Becky was great to work with! We really needed a "day of" coordinator to handle all of the details and problems that could arise so that my wife and I (and our mothers) could just have fun and enjoy the day. And that's EXACTLY what we got!
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Madison Sent on 06/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Jones Wedding

Becky was AMAZING. Our wedding wouldn’t have run smoothly without her. She was so easy to work with and created a package that fit my exact needs. I’d recommend her to anyone. I can’t say enough great things about her and her company.
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Teri Sent on 08/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

Becky with Events to Celebrate along with her team were AMAZING! Becky took care of everything the day of our wedding/reception. I couldn't have done it without her! Great communication! They covered all the little "touches" that made it a fabulous day/evening!
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Julie Sent on 05/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you so much!

Becky and her staff did a wonderful job of making sure that everything ran smoothly at our daughter's wedding and reception. They were prompt, professional, detail oriented, and extremely accommodating. Thank you so much for your expertise!
Shannen
Shannen Sent on 10/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Flawless

Becky was the best help I could have ever imagined!! She was on top of making sure I had all my "ducks in a row" and was EXTREMELY helpful the day of the wedding....I had NO IDEA how much help hiring Becky would be but I did not have to worry about a thing the day of and leading up to it she made sure I was ready!! She helped decorate and coordinated with the vendors the day of, went over and above our expectations!! So thankful for all of the help!
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Danielle Sent on 03/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

So attentive and easy to work with

Becky and her staff were so attentive to every one of my needs and kept me and my scatter brain on track. I could not have have accomplished my big day without her!
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Kathy Sent on 12/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was perfect what more can I say.

Becky is creative and listens to what you want. She took care of everything so we had nothing to worry about the day of the wedding. You will not be disappointed.
Lorissa
Lorissa Sent on 12/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

100% would recommend her!!

Becky is not only professional, but she is an expert all things wedding. I am not creative and had no ideas where to start planning or how to execute many things for our special day. Becky spent hours with us making sure our vision was carried out. The day of the wedding was absolutely magical. It ran so smoothly and the reception venue that she set up was more than I could have ever hoped for.

I would highly recommend Becky! She made our day happen with no glitches or stress! We are beyond grateful!
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Kathy Sent on 12/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Becky is great made our Wedding stress free! She took care of everything.

Very easy to work with, great ideas, professional, kind, listens well. Would highly recommend Becky for any occasion. Extremely reasonably priced.
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Awards

22

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Shade Tree Bakery Shade Tree Bakery Wedding Cakes

Becky with Events to Celebrate does such a great job and is fantastic to work with. She is a pleasure to work with.

The Studio for Forgotten Arts The Studio for Forgotten Arts Museum Weddings

Becky is amazing to work with. I refer all of our enquiries for events of more than 150 guests to her, because our venue is geared toward 150 or fewer. She is a delight.

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