features + awards
Minnesota’s Best Of Nomination
voting begins on march 12th
We have once again been nominated as one of Minnesota’s Best in the category of Event/Party Planner! Thank you so much for your nominations and well-wishes. You can vote for us starting on March 12th by clicking the button below.
Photography by Adrian Steinbach
Minnesota Bride Feature
Amanda and Connor's wedding at the sinclair on grand
Amanda Dahl and Connor Harreld went to the same high school and college, but they didn’t click until after they’d graduated, when the two were at a bar with mutual friends and he finally mustered up the courage to ask her to dance. Four years later, the day of his proposal started off as a re-creation of the couple’s…
Photography by Leah Fontaine Photography
Wedding Chicks Feature
romantic pantone “very peri” styled shoot at urban daisy
Wedding inspiration can come from unique ideas or things. Today's shoot is no exception and is inspired by a new rose color, the Purple Mondial. This brightly colored rose is shipped from Ecuador. 651 Studio Floral Design, the florist and creative visionary, took the rose color and infused it into the entire day from start to finish…
Photography by Type & Timber
Minnesota Bride 30th Anniversary
check out the party we planned at the Solar Arts Building!
“We wanted the night to feel like an intimate, warm event with your closest friends in the industry,” said Lexie Cummings, owner of Availed Events. “We really achieved that through the candlelit tables, overhead lighting and warm tones throughout the space.” The dark academia theme, designed by Jocelyn Bulger…
Photography by Adrian Steinbach
Minnesota Bride Feature
EXPERT ADVICE: WHAT IS WORTH THE SPEND ON YOUR WEDDING DAY
When it comes to budgeting for your wedding, unless you're a wedding expert or have previously had a wedding, it can be difficult to understand how the budget breaks down and how much you should allocate towards each category of spending. Let's face it, you're a beginner in this area and even the most…
Redfin Blog Feature
How to Throw a Party in a Small Apartment
No matter the occasion, having a party is a great way to spend time with friends and family. For those living in a smaller apartment like a studio apartment in San Diego, organizing a gathering in a small space can seem like a challenge – but it doesn’t have to be. From seating and music to food and drink, we’ve reached…
Photography by Type & Timber
Minnesota Bride Feature
LIQUID MAGIC: BREATHTAKING LAKESIDE STYLED SHOOT
The two of you, awash in amour — that’s what the perfect wedding day should be. Our bride is in her element in the “Bianca” gown from Mara Marie Bridal, surrounded by glorious floating flower arrangements from Florology Wedding + Event Floral Design. The magic continues as our couple, poised for a kiss, sees…
The Knot Award Winner
THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS HALL OF FAME
After winning The Knot Best of Weddings for our fourth consecutive year, we are pleased to announce we have been inducted into The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of other exceptional wedding professionals across the country!
Photography by Hayley Huotari
Star Tribune Award Winner
Minnesota’s Best 2021
Availed Wedding + Event Planning was awarded silver winner in the Event/Party Planner category of the Star Tribune Reader’s Choice Minnesota’s Best 2021. We are honored to have been named alongside over 800 of the best businesses in Minnesota!
Photography by Menique Koos
Minnesota Bride Feature
it’s the little things
Intimate gatherings are more than just a trend. These creative couples found unique and inspiring ways to hold a micro wedding with a major impact. After Covid forced Halli Kubes and Reid Jacobson to scrap their plans for a big-city soirée, they opted for a weekend getaway to one of their favorite places in the world…
CBS Minnesota/WCCO Interview
Wedding Industry Adjusts To New COVID-19 Restrictions
“COVID restrictions in Minnesota mean once again, organizations are scrambling to try and stay afloat. One industry taking a huge hit is the wedding industry. It’s supposed to be the day people dream of, but as of late, executing a wedding has been…”
Photography by Tiffany Kokal
Minnesota Bride Feature
LONG-DISTANCE COUPLE MARRY AT THE AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE
It took more than six years of long-distance dating, but the couple got their fairytale ending—they wed at the American Swedish Institute, which just so happens to be a castle in the middle of the city. “It was the perfect backdrop for the day,” Christina says. To achieve the glamorous look, Christina…
The Forever Bride Show
Unique Unity Ceremony Ideas: Blending, Capsules, and 'The Arts'
Availed Wedding + Event Planning owner Lexie Cummings discusses unique unity ideas for your wedding ceremony with Ashley Hawks of Forever Bride.
Photography by Type & Timber
Minnesota Bride Feature
A Winter’s tale styled shoot
“Meet Creekside Farm, an event space with room (50 acres!) to party. Roll open the dramatic barn doors to find the ideal mix of bucolic vibes and modern elegance—think family-style farm tables lit with the glitzy glow of chandeliers…”
Photography by Empiria Studios
Pearl by David’s Bridal Feature
naturally wild styled shoot
“Inspired by fresh greenery, the cutest animals, and the outdoors––our Naturally Wild Styled Shoot connects traditional with natural in the most captivating yet beautiful way. From the bride and groom posing with zoo animals to a custom wedding dress, this unique styled shoot throws your imagination and wedding…”
Photography by Forth & Able
100 Layer Cake Feature
moody mauve valentine’s day dinner ideas
“Who here’s planning a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner for this Wednesday’s festivities? We love, looove how the photogs at Forth & Able + the team behind Availed Events chose to steer clear of the traditional V-Day color palette and opt for a moody, mauve vignette complete with lots of soft details…”