This spring we had the absolute pleasure of collaborating on a WedPlan Milwaukee styled shoot at The Commodore. Click HERE to visit our feature on WedPlan's website. ABOUT OUR DAY For this shoot, we had the pleasure of being the floral designers! We created several different arrangements and designs, tailored to the wonderful vision of Makayla Mashlan Photography. Working tirelessly with a team wonderful team of local vendors, we created this luxurious lakeside masterpiece. T

Nothing screams the heart of summer like fresh tomatoes!! We had so much fun putting together this intimate summertime dinner party, filled with ripe tomatoes, bright pops of red, and romantic candles and roses. If you are looking for someone to plan your next event, contact me today!!

Just got engaged and don't know where to start? Here are the first 6 things every couple should put at the top of their to do list after getting engaged. ENJOY BEING ENGAGED Before diving straight into planning, take a moment to celebrate! Share the news with your family + friends. Throw an engagement party! Enjoy this exciting season together! Don't feel pressured to start planning immediately. DISCUSS YOUR WEDDING VISION Sit down together and talk about what matters most. D

May 16, 2026 - Noble Victory Memorial Chapel & The Legend at Brandybrook A little bit about the couple... Natalie almost canceled their first date because she was so nervous! Thank God she didn't! That night Natalie & Nick had their first date over Facetime which led to dinner and then a lifetime together! A little bit about their day... Natalie & Nick had a duel venue day, starting with their ceremony at the Noble Victory Chapel at St. Johns and ending with cocktail hour and

Check out some pictures of our booth at the Wisconsin Bridal & Wedding Expo at the Baird Center! We had so much fun connecting with all of the couples and vendors at the event, and we can't wait to be working with many of them soon!

Today marks one year of Events by Vanessa!! What a crazy good year it's been!! I have been incredibly blessed with Events by Vanessa's success in its first year!! And I am so beyond thankful for everyone who has helped me gain my success this year - my husband, our families, our friends, my fellow vendors, and my clients!! My heart is SO full!! While we already have so many exciting things planned for this next year, I can't wait to see where else year 2 takes us!! Stay tuned

We had SO much fun at WEDMKE!! It was so wonderful meeting all of the newly engaged couples as well as fellow vendors. Click here to take a look at our booth from last night!

March Madness...but make it WEDDING !! We're putting out favorite wedding trends head to head to see which will win it all! To place your votes, check out our instagram -- @events_by_vanessa

We had a BLAST with this Valentine's Day tablescape!! The finished product perfectly displayed our customer's vision of a bright, cheery, love inspired get together. If you are looking for someone to plan your next event, contact me today!!

If you're in the middle of planning your wedding, you've probably heard the terms venue coordinator and day of coordinator . You may have assumed that these are the same things, but they are NOT. While both roles are incredibly important to ensuring your wedding day goes seamlessly, they serve very different purposes. Here is my breakdown of the differences between venue coordinators and day of coordinators. WHO DO THEY WORK FOR? You need to know who is working for you... VE

Check out some pictures of our booth at the Wisconsin Bridal & Wedding Expo at the Alliant Energy Center! We had such a wonderful time meeting so many Madison brides. Thank you to everyone who helped me get to this point and to all of the people who stopped by my booth. I can't wait to work with so many of the amazing couples I met!

Check out some pictures of our booth at the Wisconsin Bridal & Wedding Expo at the Baird Center! This was by far our most successful expo...

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Check out some pictures of our booth at the Wisconsin Bridal & Wedding Expo at the Alliant Energy Center! Thank you to everyone who...

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Check out some pictures of our booth at the Wisconsin Bridal & Wedding Expo at the Baird Center! Thank you to everyone who helped me get...

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