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On WeddingWire since 2019

Up North Events is a wedding planning company located in Charlevoix, Michigan. Specializing in small-scale packages, they offer peace of mind to couples who want to plan their own wedding, but also want to enjoy their day without having to be the ones to make sure everything is in place. Your wedding manager pulls everything together on the wedding day to help make your dreams a reality. Sit back and take it all in, relish the moments, and celebrate your love while Up North Events handles all the little details.

Experience

Up North Events' owner and wedding manager, Jenna Koeller, has experience coordinating over 100 weddings. She has worked at various wedding venues throughout Northern Michigan and beyond.

Services Offered

Wedding management packages available include Full Planning, Wedding Coordination, Coordination & Consulting, and Ceremony Coordination. Up North Events also offers decorating services, either as an add-on to an existing package or as a stand-alone service. Detailed descriptions of each package, along with pricing, are available on the website. Below are some examples of services offered within the packages:

  • Timeline assistance
  • Floor plan/venue layout suggestions
  • Advice on ceremony etiquette and content development
  • Assistance organizing wedding day details through the use of a provided wedding details packet
  • Communication with vendors prior to your event to confirm set-up details
  • Verification of correct set-up of ceremony and reception locations
  • Full ceremony coordination
  • Check-ins with vendors during set-up and throughout your wedding day

Areas Covered

While based in Charlevoix, Up North Events is happy to travel around Northern Michigan. Their main service area is north of Traverse City, including Petoskey, Charlevoix, Boyne City, and Harbor Springs.

Frequently asked questions

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

$2,250

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$9,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

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?

Cultural
Non-Religious
Religious
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Reviews of Up North Events

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Sophie S. Sent on 11/03/2023
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Highly, highly recommend!!!

Jenna was the best day of coordinator we could’ve asked for. She was so helpful and made the day effortless for us! The entire day went exactly as planned and we were able to be present and enjoy the day without worrying about the details! Jenna went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. 10/10 would recommend Up North Events to anyone!
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Erin M. Sent on 09/18/2020
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AMAZING (last minute corona change)

Jenna was absolutely amazing! About two months before our wedding we decided to reschedule our Chicago wedding (where we live) to Bellaire, MI (at a family home) due to coronavirus. We were stressed about switching our plans so close to the wedding date, especially to an area where we knew very little about the local vendors. From our initial call, it was clear Jenna was the woman for the job. She was able to fit her services to our needs and budget and found several vendors that were still available on short notice AND within our budget. She responded quickly to our questions, provided updates during her search, and gave detailed overviews on the vendors to help us choose our best fit. We would have been lost without Jenna's help. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
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Elizabeth S. Sent on 11/08/2019
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Excellent Coordinator!

I'm so glad that we had Jenna on our team! She helped us get organized in the weeks leading up to our wedding, and was very involved the week of and day of our wedding. We had a few hiccups on our wedding day- rain drove us to use a plan B ceremony site, and the bagpiper was a no-show (maybe a good thing for what turned into an indoor ceremony!). I felt that I was able to just enjoy the day and our guests without having to worry about the logistics, because I knew we were in good hands. Thank you, Jenna!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Team

Jenna
Jenna
Owner, Wedding Coordinator

Hi! I'm Jenna Koeller, Owner of Up North Events. I have been in the wedding and hospitality industry for over 10 years. I consider myself SO lucky to have found work that I am incredibly passionate about. I love being involved in one of the most monumental days in the lives of our couples. My favorite parts of weddings are all the little details that make each one unique to the couple, whether it be family heirlooms, homemade wedding favors, cultural influences, or small touches that reflect their hobbies and lifestyles.

Shelby
Shelby
Wedding Coordinator

Hi there! I'm Shelby, Wedding Coordinator here at Up North Events. I joined Jenna in 2021 and have enjoyed every minute!

I have been in and out of the event and hospitality industry since college. I have always enjoyed weddings and absolutely love getting to be involved with our couples plans for their big day and seeing the behind-the-scenes plans, come to life. My favorite part of weddings are the very moment couples walk down the aisle. Chills every time!

Leah
Leah
Assistant Wedding Coordinator

Hi! I'm Leah! I am an Assistant Wedding Coordinator here at Up North Events. I've been in Hospitality for over 10 years now, working at restaurants, hotels, golf courses, etc. A couple years ago I got wedding planner certified because I LOVE weddings! I'm grateful for the opportunity working with Jenna and Shelby, such a fun team and it's been so much fun helping put together our couples dream weddings.

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