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Soirée Wedding Planning

Full Planning
Partial Planning
Day-of Coordination
Destination
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Soiree Wedding Planning is a wedding planning business in North Liberty, Iowa. Emily has more than 10 years of experience planning weddings and serves all in Iowa. An award winner for many years of Wedding Wire's Couple's Choice award, The Best Of from TheKnot.com, and winner of Locals Love Us. Emily was also named in the 2016 Corridor Business Journal’s Forty Under 40. Before starting her own business, she worked at luxury hotels planning weddings and events.

Services Offered
Soiree Wedding Planning offers full-service planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination. They can plan your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, luncheons, showers, proposal, and other wedding events. Emily can design and assemble welcome bags, arrange hotel accommodations and transportation, create a slideshow, help you choose, manage and communicate with a venue and vendors, create timeline and so much more. She can plan a unique wedding that surpasses your expectations and gives your a stress-free engagement. Soiree Wedding Planning services include:

  • Budget analysis
  • Event design
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • Vendor referrals

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 12 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

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FAQ

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

$2,750

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,750

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$7,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$200

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

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Soirée Wedding Planning received overwhelmingly positive feedback from couples who praised Emily and her team for their exceptional organization, expertise, and attentiveness to detail. The team's ability to transform visions into reality, provide emotional support, and ensure flawless execution on wedding days was highly appreciated by customers. Reviewers highlighted the stress-free planning process, seamless coordination with vendors, and the team's commitment to creating magical and unforgettable wedding experiences, making Soirée a highly recommended choice for wedding planning services.

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Soirée Wedding Planning received overwhelmingly positive feedback from couples who praised Emily and her team for their exceptional organization, expertise, and attentiveness to detail. The team's ability to transform visions into reality, provide emotional support, and ensure flawless execution on wedding days was highly appreciated by customers. Reviewers highlighted the stress-free planning process, seamless coordination with vendors, and the team's commitment to creating magical and unforgettable wedding experiences, making Soirée a highly recommended choice for wedding planning services.

Aryaa
Aryaa Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless Planning, Exceptional Service, Unforgettable Day

I don’t even know where to begin — Soirée was absolutely phenomenal. My husband and I truly put all of our trust in their team, and it was the best decision we could’ve made. From day one, Emily and her entire team were organized, creative, calm, and unbelievably patient.

We weren’t the most hands-on couple, but Soirée took the reins and handled everything — coordinating vendors, managing our guest list, designing invitations, planning the décor, and even helping with food and logistics. Every detail was executed flawlessly.

The day itself went off without a single hiccup. The Soirée team was everywhere and nowhere at once — always present, but never intrusive. They made sure we could actually enjoy our wedding day rather than stress about it.

Our friends and family couldn’t stop complimenting how seamless, beautiful, and well-organized everything was. We’ll never stop being grateful to Soirée for turning our vision (and chaos) into the most magical day of our lives.

Thank you, Emily and team, for being the dream team every couple hopes for.
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Sophia Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Could Not Recommend Enough.

Emily has helped me and my partner for over a year and a half and has made our wedding such a low stress event! Whenever a problem or question came up she was there with an answer. We truly could not have done it without her!!
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Olivia Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best experience ever!!

Emily helped us turn our vision into a reality. We both could not be happier with how everything turned out, Emily helped me make important decisions with her knowledge and expertise. The wedding planning process was only enjoyable because of everything she did for us!!
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Suzanne Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

100000000/10

I can not say enough thank you’s for everything Emily did for us throughout our wedding process! I don't exaggerate when I say that she held everything together. I truly know we couldn't have done it without her. Not only did Emily provide significant emotional support for us, she helped us contact vendors, answered all my questions day or night & literally helped organize every single part of our wedding day so it flowed perfectly. I had such a piece of mind going into the wedding weekend because of her detailed timeline, meetings, & her advocacy for me. Emily is amazing and I can not thank her enough for helping me make my vision a reality!!
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Kate Sent on 12/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best!

I just wanted to say THANK YOU to Emily & Soirée for all your hard work and expertise throughout the wedding process. Our wedding day was completely stress free because of you! It was truly the best day of our lives and we will never stop reliving it. Everyone at Soirée is an absolute ROCKSTAR and we couldn't recommend you enough!!
Zoey
Zoey Sent on 12/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best planner!

I could not say thank you enough, seriously there would be no wedding without Soirée. You made the wedding planning process FUN and so much less stressful. You helped take so much off my plate so I could focus on school and moving and enjoy the process. I don't know how you stay so organized, you are AMAZING!! I'll be sending all my friends who are getting married to you. You are a lifesaver & I can not say thank you enough!!
Macy
Macy Sent on 07/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 recommend the Soiree team!

Emily was fantastic to work with! She is super organized, flexible, and made sure our day went flawlessly.
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Daria Sent on 12/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Service Review – Travel Agent Perspective

As a travel agent who frequently works with wedding planners and resorts, I had the pleasure of collaborating with Emily with Soireeia on a recent destination wedding, and I cannot speak highly enough of she and her team's exceptional service for a joint wedding that we planned in Costa Mujeres, Mexico. Despite the many challenges presented by the resort counterparts—delays, miscommunications, and unexpected last-minute changes— Emily remained calm, composed, and incredibly professional and persistent throughout the entire process.From the very beginning, she demonstrated outstanding organizational skills, managing all the details with precision. Her team took the time to understand the couple's vision and worked tirelessly to bring it to life. Even with a few hiccups on the resort’s end, they ensured that everything ran smoothly on the day of the wedding.What really stood out was Emily's proactive communication with me and my team. In the end, the wedding was a huge success, and the couple couldn’t have been happier with the experience. I would highly recommend this team to anyone looking for a wedding planner who goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect—no matter the challenges! Their professionalism, problem-solving abilities, and unwavering commitment to excellence make them top-tier!!  It has been a true pleasure working with them, and I look forward to future collaborations!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 12/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Where do we begin??? Sooo much GOOD to say about Soirée!

Emily and the team at Soirée are sincerely second to none. I sincerely don’t know where to begin! Their devotion to making our dreams come true for our day was truly the best! It’s not just another job for them, you can tell they sincerely care about you and that matters so very much. We weren’t just clients-we are now friends. When planning one of the most intimate, special days of your life with someone, that matters. We were so pleased with their work that we booked them for a second ceremony and reception and they delivered for both…and then some. We actually miss working with them now that are celebrations are over. Emily doesn’t forget a thing! Trust me! We felt like our wedding was truly ours-not like anyone else’s. Emily and the Soirée Team are truly THE BEST!
Eric
Eric Sent on 12/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Planner Extraordinaires

We loved our Soirée Wedding Planning experience. Their expertise, professionalism, and friendliness made for a much smoother and more confident process. Booking with Soirée granted us their list of preferred/highly regarded vendors was a tremendous help when searching services. Their day-of presence was HUGE. We had Emily and Bella on the wedding day, and they ensured that every detail was covered and that our parties were organized. My wife and I strongly recommend Soirée. You and your partner will be in great hands!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Emily is so great to work with! She is an experienced planner and wonderful asset on the big day. Great communication during the planning stages, as well as during the event. We love working along side Soiree!

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