Pretty Little Vows Wedding Planning Team
Planning a wedding should feel exciting, not like a second full-time job. Pretty Little Vows is a sister-owned wedding coordination and planning company based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and we help engaged couples hand off the pressure so the experience stays joyful and the celebration stays centered on what matters most. If you are looking for a full-service wedding planner, Pretty Little Vows provides hands-on planning support for weddings throughout Iowa and beyond. We stay involved before the wedding, keep vendor management and timelines on track, handle behind-the-scenes details, and advocate for you throughout the day so you can be fully present in your own celebration.
Full Service Wedding Planning in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Beyond
Full-service planning is for couples who want more than someone to step in at the end. Pretty Little Vows supports the planning workload before the wedding, not just the event itself, so you are not carrying vendor coordination, timeline pressure, and day-of logistics on your own.
This is the right level of support when you already know you want an experienced team involved earlier in the process. Pretty Little Vows gives you planning help that keeps details moving and decisions from piling up all at once. "Pretty Little Vows serves couples who want the level of support 33% of couples choose, according to The Knot: full-service wedding planning." Timing matters with this kind of service.
The Knot reports that 52% of couples begin planning 12 months ahead, and it recommends finding a planner at least 12 months before the wedding day, which is why Pretty Little Vows is a strong fit when you want help before deadlines and logistics start stacking up.
Full Service Planning May Be Right For You If:
• You want professional guidance throughout the planning process
• You feel overwhelmed by timelines, vendors, and logistics
• You have a busy schedule and limited time to plan
• You want an experienced advocate throughout the process
• You want to fully enjoy your engagement without constant wedding stress
How Pretty Little Vows Helps Couples Stay Organized
Wedding planning isn't just about booking vendors. It's about making sure every detail works together seamlessly.
When you book Full Service Planning with Pretty Little Vows, we help with:
Vendor Management
We help recommend trusted vendors, keep communication organized, and ensure everyone stays on the same page!
Timeline Creation
We build a detailed wedding timeline that keeps your day running smoothly from start to finish.
Design Guidance
Need help bringing your vision to life? We'll help make sure your design choices create a cohesive wedding experience.
Wedding Day Logistics
We manage the behind the scenes details so you don't have to worry about questions, timelines, vendors, or unexpected issues on your wedding day.
Personal Support
Sometimes you simply need someone in your corner. We are here to answer questions, offer guidance, and help you navigate decisions throughout the planning process.
Full Service Wedding Planning vs Day Of Coordination
One of the most common questions we receive is:
"Do I need full service planning or just wedding day coordination?"
It all comes down to how much support you're looking for. If you enjoy planning, have time to manage vendors and details, and simply want someone to take over and run everything on the wedding day, Wedding Day Coordination is likely the perfect fit.
If you'd rather have guidance, organization, vendor support, and a planning partner by your side throughout the entire process, Full Service Planning may be the better option. No matter which package you choose, our goal is the same: helping you enjoy your engagement and your wedding day with less stress and more confidence
Full Service Planning
• Support throughout the planning process
• Vendor recommendations and guidance
• Planning assistance and organization
• Timeline creation and management
• Wedding day coordination
Wedding Coordination
• Support closer to the wedding date
• Vendor confirmations
• Timeline management
• Ceremony and reception coordination
• Wedding day execution
Both services provide incredible value. The difference is how involved you'd like us to be before your wedding day arrives.
Pretty Little Vows offers support beyond wedding-day coverage. The Knot lists $3,800 for full-service planning versus $2,400 for month-of coordination on average.
Why Couples Choose Pretty Little Vows
Pretty Little Vows was built on the belief that every couple deserves support, encouragement, and a wedding day that feels like them.
As a sister owned business based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, we take pride in providing personalized service that goes beyond simply checking tasks off a list. We genuinely care about our couples and work hard to ensure every wedding day feels organized, stress free, and memorable.
Whether you're planning a wedding in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Des Moines, the Quad Cities, or anywhere throughout Iowa, we would love to help bring your vision to life.
Let's Talk About Your Wedding
If you're feeling overwhelmed by wedding planning or simply want an experienced team by your side, we'd love to chat.
Our Full Service Planning Package is designed to help couples enjoy their engagement while feeling confident that every detail is being handled with care.
Contact Pretty Little Vows today to learn more about our Full Service Wedding Planning services and discover how we can help make your wedding day everything you've envisioned!
Why Hiring a Day of Wedding Coordinator Is One of the Best Decisions You'll Make
You've spent months (or maybe even years) planning your wedding. You've booked your venue, chosen your photographer, found your dream dress, and carefully selected every detail that will make your day uniquely yours.
So here's the question:
Who's making sure it all actually happens the way you've planned it?
This is exactly why so many couples choose to hire a day of wedding coordinator.
At Pretty Little Vows, one of the most common things we hear from our couples is:
"We thought we could handle it ourselves... until we realized someone actually has to run the wedding."
What Does a Day of Wedding Coordinator Actually Do?
A day of wedding coordinator is the person who takes all of your months of planning and turns it into a seamless wedding day.
Instead of answering questions, solving problems, checking on vendors, directing guests, or watching the clock, you get to enjoy being present with the people you love most.
While you're getting ready, celebrating with your wedding party, and soaking in every moment, your coordinator is busy making sure everything stays on schedule.
At Pretty Little Vows, we handle things like:
Confirming vendors before your wedding
Managing your wedding day timeline
Directing your ceremony processional
Coordinating with photographers, DJs, caterers, and other vendors
Helping guests know where they need to be
Keeping your reception flowing smoothly
Solving unexpected issues before you ever know they happened
Our goal is simple: you shouldn't have to work at your own wedding.
Why Couples Decide They Need a Wedding Coordinator
Many couples assume they only need a coordinator if they're having a huge luxury wedding.
The truth is, almost every wedding benefits from professional coordination.
Whether you're inviting 50 guests or 300, there are countless moving pieces that have to come together at exactly the right time.
Without someone managing those details, the responsibility often falls on:
Your parents
Your maid of honor
Your best man
Friends and family
Or even you
Those people deserve to enjoy your wedding too.
Hiring a professional wedding coordinator allows everyone to be fully present instead of worrying about logistics.
Your Wedding Vendors Need Someone to Work With
One thing couples don't always realize is that your vendors need a point of contact.
Throughout the day, your florist, DJ, photographer, caterer, officiant, baker, and venue staff will all have questions.
Instead of interrupting you while you're taking photos or enjoying cocktail hour, they communicate with your coordinator.
This keeps your day running smoothly while allowing you to actually enjoy it.
Wedding Emergencies Happen More Than You Think
Every wedding has something unexpected.
Maybe the florist arrives early.
Maybe transportation is running behind.
Maybe someone forgets the rings.
Maybe the timeline needs to shift because family photos take longer than expected.
Most guests never notice these moments because an experienced wedding coordinator quietly handles them behind the scenes.
That's exactly what we're there for.
Is a Day of Wedding Coordinator Worth It?
We may be a little biased, but absolutely.
You've already invested thousands of dollars into your venue, photographer, catering, entertainment, and décor.
Hiring a coordinator helps protect that investment by making sure everything comes together the way you've envisioned.
Instead of worrying about what comes next, you can focus on what truly matters:
Marrying your best friend.
Why Couples Choose Pretty Little Vows
At Pretty Little Vows, we believe wedding coordination is about more than checking off a timeline.
We're there to calm nerves before you walk down the aisle.
We'll fluff your dress before your entrance.
We'll pin boutonnieres, bustle your gown, keep vendors informed, answer questions, and make sure every detail you've spent months planning comes together beautifully.
Our couples often tell us that having us there allowed them to actually experience their wedding instead of managing it.
That's exactly why we do what we do.
Serving Couples Across Iowa (and Beyond)
Pretty Little Vows is proudly based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and we love serving couples throughout Iowa and beyond. Whether you're planning a wedding in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, or anywhere in between, we'd be honored to help make your day as seamless and stress free as possible.
Ready to Enjoy Your Wedding Instead of Running It?
If you're looking for a wedding day coordinator who genuinely cares about your experience, we'd love to be part of your wedding.
At Pretty Little Vows, our mission is simple: to take the stress off your shoulders so you can soak in every laugh, every happy tear, and every unforgettable moment.
Because you only get one wedding day.
You deserve to actually live it.