Olive Branch Events Co.

07/17/2024

It’s me, Deanna :) And I am so chaotic, haha!

Reflecting on the wedding season so far: I am proud of the work we’ve done and so proud of our team! Yet every summer I feel like life is so busy. So this summer I am committed to finding moments to slow down and celebrate too!

How I’ve been choosing to slow down (aka escape) lately: reading!!! 📚📚📚📚📚📚

I’m afraid it is, indeed, my entire personality.

I started 2024 with a goal to read 24 books (1/month) and now we’re at 67 books down. I think I may just exceed 100 books this year!!

(Let’s just say romantasy is my genre and there’s no going back!!!)

I’ve always LOVED reading but I never allowed myself time to do it, especially during wedding season, but it’s been such a joy to make room for it and I also truly think it’s helped me be more creative (and a less stressed out planner??? lol)

So what do you think?
Should I become a book influencer? 🤪
What are your FAVE books lately?!

Thank you for capturing my silly self. We so crazy. 🙈🙈🙈

07/16/2024

Funnest of facts: I grew up in Northwest Iowa but had somehow actually never been to Arnold’s Park/Okoboji! It was even sweeter to celebrate there with a college friend who also happened to design our very first OBEC logo. Cheers to Leah and Blake on a BEAUTIFUL day!

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07/10/2024

Stout’s Island Lodge | Pt. 1
Come away with me.

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Florals: .floral
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Models:  and .lechleitner

07/02/2024

June was absolutely WILD, but give us free time and we feel lost as well, haha! We’re halfway through our weddings this year. I can’t believe it’s July. So much goodness to share and so much to catch up on!
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Here’s Molly and Karl from April! One of our favorite things from this season is getting to work with so much!
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Ceremony: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
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Hair + Makeup: .byterra
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06/25/2024

ALLYCE AND JAMES ✨
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Coordination: Laura
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06/21/2024

Drum roll, please... 🥁 We are absolutely thrilled to share something incredibly special – our brand new website, (and believe us, you’re gonna wanna read every word) and a fresh, vibrant rebrand!

Yes, we’ve done it again (if you’ve been here since the beginning you should know I’ve done this whole rebrand, new website thing too much, haha!) But trust me, this transformation truly felt right and necessary as we have continued to evolve as a company!

For those who’ve met me in person or seen our recent Instagram posts, you’ve surely noticed we’re all about embracing fun, JOY, and authenticity lately!!!

In a world swirling with fleeting trends, we’ve chosen to anchor ourselves in what we champion for our couples and what we think truly matters – being unapologetically us.

This rebranding is a celebration of that philosophy.

Wedding planning is far more than a service for us; it’s a deeply personal journey that we join on with each of our couples.

It’s only fitting that our brand and website mirror the detail and care we pour into every wedding.
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So, without further ado, I warmly invite you to experience our new website! 🌟

We’re over the moon about it and can’t wait for you to join us in this exciting new chapter for Olive Branch Events Co!!!!!!! AAAH~

06/18/2024

Trading in stuffy, boring, and forgettable weddings for celebrations that are fun, memorable, and 100% true to you.
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Whether you want a big, lively wedding or an intimate ceremony, we’ll be right by your side to nail down the logistics, “ooh” and “ahh” over all the personal touches you want to include, and make sure that no matter what—you two are having a dang good time!
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Fun brand photos with my ride or die Ellie:

06/12/2024

OOOOH LA LA - OUR NEW BRAND IS HERE ~ thanks to the BRILLIANT .creative
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If you’ve been following along, you have possibly seen this already ;) but this announcement needs a permanent spot on the feed to adore!
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Our new look and feel are all about highlighting our unique personality, creativity, and unwavering commitment to crafting unforgettable wedding experiences while making sure we never lose the joy and purpose of gathering.

But here’s what’s really important: while our look may have evolved, our core principles remain steadfast.

We’re still the same team brimming with passion and dedication, committed to bringing your dream wedding to life.

This rebrand isn’t about changing our aesthetics as much as it is about letting our true colors shine brighter than ever!!!
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She’s the perfect blend of fun, funky, and sophisticated!
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New website incoming (next week!)
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P.S. WHO WANTS MERCH?!
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Photography credit:
Slide 1: .trancoso
Slide 2 + 3: .collective
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06/05/2024

If this is the beginning of wedding season, I honestly can’t wait for what’s to come!
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Snippets of Jenna and Ben’s absolutely gorgeous day, and the vendor team that makes dreams come true.
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Florist: designs
Beauty:
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05/28/2024

Holding onto those last few moments of Spring with this fun inspo.

05/22/2024

Other people have perfectly normal and beautiful photos of them looking really professional, and then there’s me, eating cheese curds.🙈🤭
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CLASSIC. But yet, still so on brand! 🧀

Best cheese curds in Madison - and go! ⬇️

05/15/2024

Planning a wedding is stressful. You have to coordinate so many different elements, from the venue to the cake to the flowers. It’s easy to make mistakes—so here’s a handy list of seven common planning mistakes from your trusty Wisconsin and Minnesota Planners.
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05/12/2024

🌸 A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERHOOD 🌸
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The sleepless nights, the clothes that get covered with snot and questionable liquids and stains, and the rollercoaster ride that is unlike anything you’ll ever experience, especially when your babes hit milestones, learn something new, or wonder at the world... mamas are amazing and I am so proud to be one.
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My sons make my heart burst about 500 times a day, even when I need to help them regulate their emotions (even though I sure as heck don’t have a handle on my own).
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To the role that has made me stronger (upper back muscles don’t lie) and softer (always a puddle), I am better because of these two boys.
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Mamas, you’re incredible, whether you’re juggling work, work-from-home chaos or chasing after toddlers and kiddos, and sometimes both at the same time.
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Cheers to you - for navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood with grit and with grace hand-in-hand with exhaustion and joy. There’s no work more difficult or life-giving. To all the mamas (however that looks like)
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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
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Thank you for these stunning images!!!

05/06/2024

Never a dull day with Deanna.
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New headshots, new brand, new website incoming!!!
Hold your horses!!!
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Thank you so much for these fun photos!!!

04/30/2024

THE DETAILS | Ellie + Peyton

Stationery and flat lays are the unsung heroes of wedding details! 💌✨

While often under appreciated and overlooked, they're the perfect way to tell your story and add those personal touches that make your day truly unique. 💖

Our lead planner Ellie is a design maven, and with the incredible styling by , we're in awe of this gorgeous flatlay magic!

From adorable dog detail stamps (for their beloved Gyda) and illustrated map with special places (+ their love for Pella, IA) and everything in between—this Dutch country prairie theme is had added life through ribbons, wildflowers, and a ring box to tie it all together.
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Which detail steals your heart?

Planning: Olive Branch Events Co.
Stationery: Beta DeFlorian
Photography: Kyndal Elise Photography: Iowa & Midwest Wedding Photographer
Venue: Hickory Terrace
Floral: Shelly Sarver Designs

04/24/2024

Mariah and Sawyer were high school sweethearts and have been together since their junior year! The proposal (a story just about as sweet as them) unfolded on the front doorstep of their first home.
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Mariah believed they were merely taking a quick picture to document the occasion, only to be surprised by Sawyer making it an even bigger occasion and asking her to marry him!
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One of Mariah and Sawyer’s top priorities (besides being stress-free to enjoy their wedding day!) was ensuring their guests had an unforgettable time.
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Enter: Brenden of . The dance floor was alive all night until Mariah and Sawyer closed things down with a private last dance.
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From the DIY details to the boho disco design, every element contributed to a day that will be remembered as the beginning of a beautiful next chapter in their lives.
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Cheers to you Mr. and Mrs. Stuckey, it was an honor to be a part of it all!
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04/16/2024

While we work at quite often, we love seeing the different ways our clients utilize the spaces. We were lucky enough to have an intimate ceremony in the Solarium with a bigger cocktail hour and dinner to follow.
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We loved how this romantic, modern day turned out!

03/26/2024

Wedding planning is HARD and it certainly takes a village!

Especially when you’re also trying to balance your job, social life, your partner and your sanity. 😅

If you want to get hitched without a hitch, without the migraine-inducing chaos, you gotta get really dang good at delegating.
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Because once you master the art of delegation to a professional wedding planner:
✨ You’ll reclaim your weekends (and your sanity).
✨ You’ll have fun making decisions without analysis paralysis.
✨ And you’ll step into your wedding day with confidence, peace of mind, knowing every detail is taken care of by SOMEONE OTHER THAN YOU!
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You’ve got problems, we’re the solution. ➡️ LINK IN BIO.
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Makeup: .leigh

03/22/2024

Behind every tablescape is an Ellie or OBEC team member folding napkins, placing linens, and working hand in hand with our vendor teams to make it happen! Our natural habitats!
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Happy Friday, family! Thanks for letting us do our dream jobs! 😍
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03/19/2024

FOUR DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER - if you’re a wedding pro in the Madison market, you NEED to be here! We are offering full day and half registration, and the deadline is this FRIDAY!

See you there!

03/18/2024

Your wedding day should be meaningful memorable, and fun as heck.
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Yummy food. Glorious weather. The perfect venue—whether that’s a tent in your parents’ backyard in Minneapolis or a celebration on a white sand beach in Cabo.
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And your festivities might include board games at cocktail hour or your favorite band playing indie tunes, but no matter what…
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It should be a day where you and the love of your life get to spend every second fully present, whether you’re laughing with friends and family or saying your “I dos.”
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Coordination:
Photography: .collective
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03/06/2024

The way this Spring inspiration has a hold on me. Speckled organic plates, hand-torn paper, and sunny splashes of yellow with gorgeous ikebana style arrangements: This is the fresh, earthy joy your feed needed today!

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03/01/2024

IT’S NATIONAL WEDDING PLANNING DAY!!
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Jo and Andrew’s day is one of our favorites from this past season! From their unique engagement to a wedding day filled with personal touches, it was a joy to be a part of it. Pinch us.
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Their wish for a wedding was simple: intimate and fuss-free. And that’s exactly what we crafted at the charming .
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With a guest list as cozy as their garden-themed decor, every detail was a reflection of Jo and Andrew — from a bibliophile’s dream seating chart to gingham napkins that tied in the garden, al fresco design so perfectly.
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Jo and Andrew, your wedding was a beautiful reminder that at the heart of every gathering is a simple truth — love in its purest form. Here’s to many more chapters of your beautiful story! 🥂❤️ 📖💍
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Full Planning + Design:
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Catering: Le Personal Chef
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02/27/2024

Where are my planners at?
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Gather + Co. Workshop is back and better than ever! 🎉 Last year, we kicked off our first workshop and it was SUCH a blast. We’re doing it all again, and you’re invited (this is an event FOR wedding planners!)
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Last time, we had an amazing group from Wisconsin and Minnesota join us. It was the perfect mix of learning, laughing, and sharing all things weddings, but we also took time to dive into topics like design and business organization and systems.
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We took your feedback from last year and can’t wait to host you for 2.0. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been at it for years, Gather + Co. is where you wanna be. 🙌
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Planning weddings is awesome but tough, and it’s way more fun when we do it together. So, let’s meet up, share stories, and grow our skills with the people who get you the most!

02/21/2024

The moments you will remember the most is the time you actually spend together.⁣
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Your wedding day shouldn’t just be a whirlwind of activities where you lose sight of each other. Prioritize moments for just the two of you amidst the hustle.
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Cherish the quiet moments, the stolen glances, and the intimate whispers amidst the chaos. Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about a grand celebration, but about two hearts becoming one!
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Napkins: bbjlinen
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Phone: .co

02/09/2024

The magic of Sierra and Joey’s day cannot be fully captured in words or pictures. But you can feel it – the warmth, the love, the heartfelt connections. As soon as guests saw the reception room, they were in absolute awe.
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Sierra and Joey’s wedding was a whirlwind of emotions, laughter, and joy. It was everything they had hoped for and more.
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Honestly? A personal best for our team.
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We are so thrilled with how everything turned out and even more grateful for the opportunity to work with such an incredible couple on their wedding day!
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Vendor Team ✨
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01/03/2024

07/10/2023

Katelyn and Brett are MARRIED!!!

06/30/2023

What an ABSOLUTE dream It was to planning and designing Sierra and Joey's day from start to finish. Definitely In love.

04/17/2023

Tessa and Matt finally celebrated their earthy and enchanting bohemian woodland Wisconsin wedding at Burlap & Bells in Black River Falls, and it was the party of a lifetime!