Whether you are still on the engagement high and just starting to plan or need some direction, we can help you find joy in planning your wedding.
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At Keyed Up Events, we believe that events should be fun, not stressful. The best way to ensure that is to let us do all the hard work. Whether you need help with a small gathering or a party with hundreds of guests, Keyed Up Events can take care of all the details.
What’s hot right now in rentals? Our chimneys to go over taper candles! People love the look of the taper candles but most venues won’t let you use them without having a cover. Enter these 4x18 pieces that we pair with an acrylic disc on the bottom to keep those linens and tables safe. Get in touch with us about renting some for your wedding!
Our colored votives have been getting quite a workout this season! Our couples are loving the easy way to add some splashes of their signature colors to their tables and featured areas. Even if your linens have some color to them, you can still use contrasting colors to add some dimension. What are you looking to add to your tables?
Guests love exploring the mansion during cocktail hour at Van Dusen. There are so many fun rooms and details to check out. These chairs in the staircase are a favorite photo opp! Head to our blog to read more about this lovely Minneapolis venue!
Cylinders with real or LED candles in them are a staple of almost every wedding for a reason: they are classic! Did you know we have over 300 cylinders of various sizes, from a few 4’ up to 24”! They can be used for pillar candles, floating candles, to put tapers into and so many more uses. Why buy when you can rent and return without the hassle of cleaning and reselling? Contact us today to see what we have available for your wedding!
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“It’s been almost 2 months since our wedding, and all of our family and friends still comment frequently about how incredible our wedding was! As someone who really thought they could plan a wedding on their own before getting engaged, I now know that it was a necessity for us to have all-inclusive planning and that it was money so well spent. Dana and the entire Keyed Up team were incredible to work with; they were responsive, timely, and detail-oriented. They were so helpful during the planning process and truly made the wedding day stress-free so we could just focus on enjoying our day. 10/10 would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat!”
Thank you so much Amy and Brian! You were so fun to work with and always kept challenging me to think outside the box. We are so happy you had a wonderful wedding! 💙
If you have the opportunity to put your new bride in the back of a police car for a fun photo at your wedding, you do it! It’s moments like this that always have us looking forward to seeing the galleries from our clients and getting to share them with our audience in a blog. Have you read Geena and Dylan’s yet? You should!
Hey! I’m Dana, the owner and driving force behind Keyed Up Events! It’s been a very long time since I showed my face on here so I thought I would say hello and give you a little info about me:
>I worked at the State Fair for 16 years managing the Food Building and Grandstand, so this time of year is always a little nostalgic for me. If you are wondering if I can handle the chaos of your wedding, I would say the Fair was great training for that!
>It’s been too long since I have traveled out of the country but I have been to Eastern Europe, Ireland and Egypt! Recently the ring I got in Egypt was damaged so I hopped on here for suggestions and per usual, Instagram delivered.
>My favorite part of working out the details of the wedding is helping couples figure out their ceremony processional order and who is sitting where. I know, it seems kind of boring but there is actually a lot of thought that needs to go into those decisions, particularly if there are challenging family dynamics.
We have very limited 2024 availability left but are booking for 2025 and beyond so send us a message, we would love to help!
The courtyard at the Van Dusen is definitley a showpiece of the venue. It’s the perfect place for a magical ceremony but also a first dance if the weather is right for it. If you are wondering more about this castle in Minneapolis, head over to our blog to read all about the interview we did with their venue manager!
PSA: Your vendors are professional adults. We all understand that not everyone who inquiries with us is going to hire us. But we do appreciate, especially if we have taken the time to do a consultation with you and send a proposal, some kind of follow up to let us know. The above slides give you some ideas. You can keep it short, or please, give us feedback! We all love market research and no one will do it better for us than clients looking for vendors. Help us help future clients!
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“We got day of coordination from Dana and her team for our small wedding, and we are very happy we did! Dana helped craft our timeline, met vendors, set up our decor, made the day run smoothly, and more. Dana was very nice and easy to work with. We would recommend!”
Their intimate wedding was so special and we were so happy that one of our favorite photographers, referred us to them. Thank you for the kind words and for letting us be a part of the day! 💙
Sometimes we do events besides weddings! A year ago we were helping Sarah and Sarah celebrate their 10th anniversary with a fun party at . We loved helping them plan a great experience for their guests where they got to experience the museum at the fullest!
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Don’t worry, we aren’t getting into the furniture game but we do now have great chairs to rent out for the Hora dance! We have some amazing Jewish weddings coming up this year and it was always a challenge to find chairs that are sturdy, but light enough to lift. We can assure you that these ones meet the criteria, plus they have arms so no one will fall off the side! These babies are going out this weekend but get in touch if you have a need coming up!
Having an ice cream truck at your wedding and 200 guests means you have to make a plan to have some down time while people are in line for it. That’s exactly what we helped Lindsey and Eric plan for at their wedding last year, and it’s exactly what happened. Read more about their delicious day on our blog!
Did you know the venues at Aster Cafe are some of the few that will let you have open flame taper candles? You still want to be careful so wax doesn’t get on their beautiful tables but go ahead a light those pretty candles up! You can read more about these fun venues on our blog.
One of our most popular posts and blogs from 2023 is back with a 2024 version! We are sharing real numbers from some of our weddings this year to help give couples a better idea of what they could be spending. Check out the blog for more information and get in touch if you are struggling with your budget!
So excited and proud to be part of this group and to have our gala featured!
When you have your wedding on the banks of the Mississippi, you are bound to get some lovely water-front photos. The day perfect and the river was smooth for Lindsey and Eric. You can read more about their special day on the blog!
Happy 1st Anniversary to Leslie and Andrew! They were a late booking last year but we were still able to help them pull off a lovely day at Como. We hope this first year has not been too much of a zoo ;)
Ceremony Venue: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
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One of our favorite parts of doing weddings at MIA is getting pictures of our couples on the steps of the 24th St entrance. It’s such an iconic and majestic part of being at MIA! Cindy and Jack got some great photos there you can check out on their blog. Head on over!
Happy 1st Anniversary to Anne and Ed! These two proved that it’s never too late to find love and let us help them plan a beautiful intimate wedding at St Paul Hotel. We hope this first year as been filled with lots of love and laughter!
Ceremony Venue: Lumen Christi Catholic Church
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Happy 1st Anniversary to Meredith and Ben! We loved their sweet day at Semple last year and all the ways they let us play with pretty linens! We hope this first year has been amazing!
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These multi-functional holders that sit on the floor are a unique addition to your wedding. You can put them down the aisle or use them to decorate special areas like a sweetheart table. We used LED candles and some artifical leaves here for a late October wedding, but you could use other candles in them or even flowers. Check out our rental site to see all the fun options we offer!
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“Dana and her team are a dream to work with. I am a wedding photographer and I feel so over the moon when I have the opportunity to work alongside Dana. As a wedding photographer, partnering with Dana fills me with JOY. It’s a relief knowing that while I focus on capturing the day’s moments, Dana and her team seamlessly handle all the wedding logistics. Their dedication, kindness, and genuine love for their couples and craft shine through effortlessly. Dana truly illuminates the wedding industry with her presence, making her an invaluable asset to any wedding planning process and during your day. Seriously, hiring her is the best decision you can make for your big day. I’m stoked to keep working with her team because Dana is a total rockstar. Don’t think twice, just hire her!”
We love working with Kaylah! She has the best attitude, takes amazing photos, and her dog Louie is our newest obsession! Thank you for the kind words and we can’t wait for our next wedding together! 💙
It’s today! If you are looking to have some delicious circles of goodness at your wedding, don’t overlook Cub Foods! They can do a fun variety that’s sure to please all of your guests! And don’t they look great on some of our dessert display items?
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It’s time for Lindsey and Eric! We are excited to share this new blog with you about their wedding last September at Lepold’s Mississippi Gardens. Such a fun day and a lovely couple. Check it out! Venue: @leopoldsmississippigardens Getting Ready Venue: @hewinghotel Caterer: @mintahoe Dessert: @cherryontopmn DJ: @instantrequestdj Florist: @bachmansweddings Hair: @primpedmn / @emily.aho.hair Makeup: @primpedmn Photographer: @alyssapearlphoto Videographer: @legacypicturesmn Rentals: @mnflowerwalls Bridal Gown: @ivorybridalco Bridesmaid Dresses: @birdygrey Suits: @menswearhouse Pet Attendant: @doggysocialwedding Planner: @keyedupevents
Love and family were the focus of Leah and Jake’s joy-filled day at Pinewood. We worked with them for a long time to plan their beautiful day that ended with an awesome silent disco. We are excited to debut the blog from their June wedding today. Check it out! Venue: @pinewood.mn Caterer: @forkandflairmn Bar: @4liquidmotion Dessert: @nothingbundtcakes (@kacassens) / @lundsandbyerlys DJ: @harmonydjentertainment Bridal Gown: @chebellaboutique Florist: @candlelightfloralandgifts Hair: @hair.by.theresa Makeup: @heathertrachsel Officiant: Jake’s Dad Photographer: @whitleysander Transportation: Mary Ann Tours Planner: @keyedupevents
Taking a moment to wish a Happy (belated) Anniversary to Zoey and Tom!! This video from @studioveil shows just how happy these two are together. Cheers to their first year of marriage! 🥂
June is busy! We are so grateful to these ten couples for trusting us with your day. Can’t wait to see them all come together!
I was working on timelines today for our May and June weddings. It never fails to amaze me just how many details go into a timeline. I love using @timelinegenius because it builds such a good base for the day, but still points out all of the tiny things we need to remember and think about. 📋 If you ever wonder how it is that our weddings can run so seamlessly, it’s because we talk about ALL the details ahead of time. By the time the wedding comes around, we know how to execute all of our couple’s plans and they just sit back and enjoy the day. 🏆 Proud to have the Timeline Genius Certification
🚨 H U G E N E W S! 🚨 We’ve been pretty quiet about this over the last few months, but are very excited to announce that we have overhauled our branding and have an AMAZING new website that is live! 🙌🏻 We will be adding a huge line of rentals over the next few months, that our planning clients have use of at no extra cost. 🕯 There is no way we would have been able to do all of this ourselves, which is why we enlisted the services of Katie with Queenikathleeni Designs for it all. Katie is not only super talented, but she is also a former client, so who better to have an eye for what engaged couples would be looking for in a wedding planner. We cannot thank her enough for her beautiful work and patience over the last few months. 👑 Please take a moment to check it out and drop a note below to let us know what you think. It’s a whole new day for Keyed Up Events!
This wedding was so special and had so much joy in it. You can see the love and happiness shining through from this video from Legacy Pictures. If you are wondering why having a videographer is so important, it's because of all these special moments and words and sounds that can only by captured on video. Not everyone can remember what was said during the ceremony. Friends and family aren't part of the First Look. Emotions and a catch in a voice. All of these can be cherished by all when you have video. And if your videographer has a drone..well that's just a great bonus! Venue: Bloom Lake Barn DJ: Trustworthy Music DJ Day of Coordination: @Keyed Up Events
Having a live artist at a wedding was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen and a first for me. This artist did work for the bride’s parents many years ago and they flew her in from Alabama just to paint their daughter’s wedding. It was a surprise for the couple and a great treat for the guests to watch all night! #weddingartist
Our #CandyBar service is in full force today including favorites of the couple, like #sourpatchkids and #hersheykisses We bring the candy, containers, scoops, tongs and cups, set up and take it down for you!
Did you see all the desserts from @sarahjanesbakeryne ??
Tipsy Pies for dayzzz...
Today’s #royalwedding reminded us about one of our #weddings from a few weeks back at Basilica of St. Mary-Catholic There’s something about a #cathedrallengthveil and a long train that just says #majestic and #magical 👰🏼💍👑
Wow! It was so exciting to get the email this morning letting us know we won #bestof2018 award from The Knot 🍾 We are so thankful to our clients who helped us have an amazing year and look forward to great things to come in 2018! #theknot
Sometimes your #weddingvendors like to have fun too! #WedoWMBA
Great meeting tonight with Sara and Steve for their wedding next month. The ceremony is going to be at #stanthonymaintheatre which will be a first for us. 📽 Thanks to Jaime from @jaimeevents for coming with and working it with us! #friendor
If we could have adopted Grandma Bonnie, we would have. This 87-year-old grandmother of the groom was a firecracker on the dance floor! The mother of groom said that Bonnie's mother, who was also 87 at the time, danced at the groom's parents wedding and was the last one to leave the dance floor What a great night and a special memory for Natalie and Cameron to have of his Grandma Bonnie! #BecomingtheBraunds
We are officially #dorky so don't judge us. It's good to have #friendor pals like J'aime Events and @hartandsole so we are not alone in our dorkiness. #theknot #lumberexchange #mnweddingplanners #dayofcoordinators
Our other wedding of the weekend went perfectly at Bayview Event Center. Here is a quick glimpse at their wedding day photoshoot. Congratulations to spectacular couple, Rebecca and Cary. Both looked stunning! The couple met while they were both working abroad in Poland. This weekend happened to be their four year anniversary of meeting. 💛 . . . #keyedupevents #keyedupwedding #mnwedding #bayvieweventcenter #birdhouseinn #markpalasphotography #lakeminnetonka #mnweddingplanner #dayofcoordinator #ciavowhat
