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What is the story behind Finn Events?

Finn Events is a business that specializes in full-service wedding, and event planning in Seattle, Washington. Owner and founder Finnavair McWilliam is the lead planner of this enterprise. She has over 15 years of experience in the wedding and event industry and has planned more than 200 weddings in the Seattle area. This seasoned professional offers her wealth of knowledge and her innovative approach to help create the wedding that each couple desires.

Services Offered

Finn Events provides comprehensive wedding and event packages that cover day-of coordination, partial planning, and full-service planning. Finnavair offers vendor sourcing, logistics, and consultations for catering, beverages, and floristry. She can assist to-be-weds from the initial stages of wedding planning to the special day itself, being a skilled guide through the entire experience. This business values inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability.

  • Woman-owned
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What are Finn Events's coordination packages and rates?

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

$2,495

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,495

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,495

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$300

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
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

What are real couples saying about their experience with Finn Events in reviews?

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Reviewers rave that the planner and team were exceptionally organized, calm, and professional, with a strong eye for design. They handled vendor coordination and last‑minute changes flawlessly, keeping the day running smoothly so couples could relax. Communication was prompt and guests praised their warm, problem‑solving demeanor. Highly recommended.

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Reviewers rave that the planner and team were exceptionally organized, calm, and professional, with a strong eye for design. They handled vendor coordination and last‑minute changes flawlessly, keeping the day running smoothly so couples could relax. Communication was prompt and guests praised their warm, problem‑solving demeanor. Highly recommended.

Heather
Heather Sent on 12/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't ask for a better planner

If you had asked me to describe what I was looking for in a wedding planner, Finni went above and beyond all expectations. She had an intimate understanding of the wedding industry and stakeholders within Seattle and gave us a comprehensive list of recommendations for all our needs. Each of the vendors we selected were brilliant and already had a great working relationship with Finni. She was with us every step of the way and was an absolute godsend the day of the wedding. She was willing to work with us on strange hours while my spouse and I were out of the country for the entire year for the wedding! Her responsiveness to any and all inquiries we would have throughout the planning phase was incredible, and her ability to incorporate multiple faiths and cultures was extremely helpful.

I'll give one anecdote that highlights how great she was. During our reception, it was becoming clear to Finni that the time we had with our photographer would expire in the middle of the dancing phase of the reception. Finni took proactive steps and spoke with my mother to ask for her permission to pay the photographer for an extra hour. When my mother said yes, she went ahead and paid the photographer up front with her own money for an extra hour to ensure he would capture the dancing. She did all of this without stressing me out and letting me and my spouse enjoy the night in blissful ignorance.

This is who you get when you hire Finni. She is someone who provides comprehensive support, both before, during, and after the big day. Out of all the money we spent on the wedding, Finni was easily the most valuable service we spent on. Thank you again Finni.
M
Matthew Sent on 07/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Mary, a godsend

From our very first meeting, we knew Mary matched our energy and understood exactly the vision we had for our wedding. That instinct turned out to be spot on.

She took control from day one, coordinating with every vendor, keeping everyone accountable, and making sure nothing fell through the cracks. Her ability to think outside the box meant that when small hiccups came up, she had creative solutions ready before we even knew there was a problem. Her time management was incredible; the entire day ran without a single hitch.

Throughout the whole process, she always made us feel like she was on our team, going to bat for us whenever it mattered. What stood out most was her can-do attitude. No request felt too big or too small, and she handled everything with confidence and warmth. Because she had every detail covered, we didn't have to worry about a thing. We got to just be present and actually enjoy our own wedding day.

We can't recommend her highly enough. Thanks Mary!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 07/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Invaluable wedding coordination!!!

We worked with Mary though Finn Events and we truly cannot speak highly enough about her! We had to make an emergency venue change 5 days before our wedding, and Mary truly went above and beyond anything we expected. She was so calm, supportive, and communicative during a difficult situation, and pulled off a breathtaking wedding while minimizing our stress. She listened to our priorities, and her work allowed us to relax and just take in all the special moments. In particular, we were also very impressed with her people management – both with our friends/family and our vendors. Mary was fantastic in helping make sure all our guests were taken care and in the right place/right time while keeping all of our vendors coordinated with the last minute changes in our venue. There is no one else we would have wanted on our side, especially in what became a chaotic last-minute situation!!!

She additionally has such a great eye for design, and helped us come up with an amazing creative vision for our wedding. We didn’t have a clear idea of what we wanted our wedding to look like, and Mary put together décor and table settings that were gorgeous and perfectly fit the vibes we were hoping for. Mary is a magic worker, and we wholeheartedly recommend her for any event.
J
Julie Sent on 07/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING Day of Coordinator w/ Finn Events

We had the pleasure of working with Mary of Finn Events as our day-of-coordinator and she went above and beyond to help us execute the most amazing day ever. From even the pre-planing stages, she was on hand to help answer any questions we had and lended such great insight into the wedding planning industry of things to look out for as we moved along in the process. She connected our vendors with our wedding day schedule and made sure everyone had her as the point of contact throughout the day. We so appreciated the moxie she leads with to get things done and to find a way to make it happen instead of waiting around to see the aftermath. As a type A bride and micromanager of every tiny detail, she made it so easy to give up control because we had the utmost confidence in her to carry out our wedding day. I think the best compliment we got from our guests over and over again, was that the day felt so seamless, that the flow was great, and it was so enjoyable to be at our wedding because it felt like each step was intentional and flawlessly executed. With the multitude of wedding vendors out there, the easiest and best decision we made was going with Mary and Finn Events for their grace and professionalism to navigate the wedding planning process that can otherwise feel daunting. We hope you have the great pleasure of working with them too!
S
Sarah Sent on 07/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Planner of Our Dreams

If I could give Finn more than five stars, I would! We truly could not have pulled off our wedding without her. From the very beginning, her organization, attention to detail, and calm, reassuring presence made the entire planning process so much less stressful.

On our wedding day, Finn handled every detail seamlessly, allowing us to be completely present and enjoy every moment with our family and friends. She thought of things we never would have, kept everything running smoothly, and made us feel like we were in the best possible hands.

Most importantly, she made our wedding day even better than our wildest dreams. Everything came together so beautifully, and so much of that was because of her hard work, dedication, and genuine care. We are beyond grateful for everything Finn did for us and would recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner. She is truly exceptional!
Anna
Anna Sent on 07/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Mary made our big day SHINE!

Mary Gerrity from Finn Events stepped in during the last month to assist our planner with last-minute prep and day-of-coordination and WOW WERE WE BLOWN AWAY! Mary is THE cream of the crop, top of the line, look no further, real deal wedding professional you've been looking for and will help to make every dream you had for your big day come true. Seriously, she is THAT good. Every problem big or small? Solved. Timeline adjustments? No problem. Last-minute midnight text? Answered. She made our wedding so magical and we can't thank her enough!!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 07/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Finn is amazing!

Hiring Finn was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. If you're wondering whether a planner/coordinator is worth it, the answer is yes. Having Finn meant we, our family, and our wedding party could truly enjoy the day instead of answering questions or worrying about logistics.

As someone who plans events professionally, I know how much coordination goes into pulling off a successful event—and weddings are in a league of their own. From our first conversation, it was clear that Finn was experienced, organized, and confident. She immediately put us at ease.

Although we hired Finn as a day-of coordinator, she provided so much more than day-of support. Throughout the planning process, she answered countless questions, communicated with vendors, created our timeline, reviewed the venue's plans to catch details and potential issues, offered thoughtful recommendations, and truly served as our advocate every step of the way. She also has a helpful collection of planning resources, vendor recommendations, officiant guidance, and rental items. She even offered to pick up our wedding cakes for us!

Finn ran our rehearsal and wedding day seamlessly. She made sure everyone was prepared, everything stayed on schedule, and every behind-the-scenes detail was handled without us needing to think about it. She also helped my brother prepare to officiate his first wedding, taking the time to walk him through everything beforehand so he felt comfortable.

What impressed me most was her demeanor. Weddings are fast-paced and unpredictable, and Finn remained calm, kind, cheerful, and collected throughout the day. She treated us, our family, wedding party, and guests with genuine warmth and professionalism. Several guests even commented on how wonderful she was. That's a rare quality and one that made such a difference in the overall experience. I've been to weddings where vendors are visibly stressed and short with guests, and you don't need to worry about that with Finn.

Our wedding day went so smoothly because of Finn, and we were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment. I truly can't recommend her enough -- she is exactly the person you want in your corner on one of the biggest days of your life.
R
Ray Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mary is amazing!

We worked with Mary and she was incredible. Fun to be around, professional, genuinely competent. When there were repeated changes in staffing at our venue she handled everything with ease and our wedding day was amazing. In the times we needed help with stylistic choices, Mary’s impeccable taste helped us immensely.

Also, as a queer person in a heterosexual relationship, I always felt comfortable and understood by Mary, even when so many other parts of the industry felt aggressively and regressively gendered. Cannot recommend her highly enough!
S
Savannah Sent on 10/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Effortless coordination!

We are so grateful to Finn for helping make our wedding planning feel effortless! She truly made our wedding day feel intentional and flawless even when the timeline shifted.

Finn was professional, friendly, and perfect for making things happen on our wedding day.

We couldn’t have done this day without her. Thank you Finn and her extended team for taking our vision and creating a reality. Best day of coordinator we could have ever hoped for!
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 10/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t Imagine Our Wedding Without Finn!

Working with Finn and the Finn Events team was truly the best decision we made for our wedding. Finn is incredibly organized, calm, and on top of every detail — she made wedding planning not only easy, but actually fun. She helped us create a vision that felt so true to who we are, and brought it to life in ways that were even better than we could have imagined. Our wedding day was full of love, joy, and heart and we know that Finn’s expertise and care made it all possible. We’ll genuinely miss working with her! Could not recommend Finn more highly to anyone planning their wedding.
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What awards has Finn Events won?

51
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

Where is Finn Events based?

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