Full-Service Wisconsin & Minnesota Wedding Planners + Designers
HEARTFELT, PERSONALITY-FILLED WEDDINGS FOR DOWN-TO-EARTH COUPLES WHO LOVE A DANG GOOD TIME!
Your love is in the best hands
A generic wedding that looks like everyone else's? We could simply never.
You deserve a celebration that's bursting with color and texture, with no shortage of personality. Because with the weddings we keep seeing these days - quite frankly, that's the energy WE NEED.
You're fun, good-hearted, and care deeply about your people so why wouldn't your wedding reflect that?
Whether you're dreaming of a wildflower-covered ceremony under a tent, a moody garden reception with unexpected details, or an artsy eclectic tablescape in a historic venue in Spain, we are the full-service wedding planners and designers to help you do it.
Here's what you won't get from us: Basic. Beige. Cookie-cutter.
Here's what you WILL get: A wedding that feels like walking into your favorite place with your favorite people, where you see yourself and your love reflected in every corner, and where you actually get to be present instead of stressed and overwhelmed.
Because we're the planners who let you live! In the planning process and on the wedding day. And we wouldn't have it any other way.
01. welcome!
well, hello!
We gotchu (and we mean it)!
When you said "Yes!", you didn't intend to also become a project manager, negotiator, designer, and therapist just to get married. (Though let's be real, the family group chat alone requires therapy.)
Good news: You don't have to figure it all out on your own. That's literally what we're here for.
We handle the logistics, navigate the tricky conversations, design the day, and make sure your celebration is 100% you. From the big decisions (venue, catering, vendors, design) to the tiny details (down to the napkins!), we've got it covered so you can actually enjoy the planning process.
And when something inevitably goes sideways? You won't even know. We'll handle it behind the scenes so you can stay right where you belong: in the joy of it all.
HI, I'M DEANNA! The heart and soul behind
Olive Branch Events Co.
I care deeply about every wedding I plan, and it shows. My clients say working with me feels like having a best friend who also happens to be a wedding expert. And here's the thing: I'm not just a personality hire, because I actually get the job done. I'm organized (like, ridiculously organized), but I never let logistics get in the way of a good time.
Here's to the wedding you ACTUALLY want, and a wedding your guests ACTUALLY want to be at.
I'm the planner who considers green a neutral color and will absolutely help you bring a 3-dog ice luge to life. (Where do you think the idea came from?) I'm the one who gets genuinely excited when you tell me you want textures, colors, and patterns all mixed together.
I'm a people-pleaser in most areas of my life (so I deeply understand the Midwestern struggle). But when it comes to your wedding?
Consider me your fiercest advocate.
02. meet us
If Caring Too Much Is A Crime, Then Sue Us
What We Wholeheartedly Believe
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This isn't business, it's personal. We'll always get the job done (and done dang well), but we'll also spend time getting to know you. From learning your love story to meeting your family, we'll become lifelong friends. There's no greater feeling to us than creating an experience where someone feels genuinely cared for. Actually, it's our purpose! We're not planning your wedding to impress anyone or put on a show. We're here to celebrate YOU and put your love story on display,
PERSONAL OVER PERFORMATIVE
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Stuffy traditions? Pass. Genuine, honest-to-goodness joy? That's what we're after. Your day should unfold naturally. None of that forced, rushed, stressed business. We'll be there handling everything behind the scenes so you stay fully present in every single moment.
FUN OVER FORMAL
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We're here to go the extra mile for you, your guests, your family, and your whole dang vendor team. Whether that's handing out umbrellas to guests in the pouring rain, making sure you're fed and caffeinated throughout the day, handling family situations with grace, tightening up details on your tablescape until it's just right, or staying late to make sure tear down is managed - we are with you until the literal end (and after).
Love to Serve?
LIVE to serve.
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Every detail should tell your story—from the big gestures to the tiny moments only you'll notice. Honestly, we could care less what's trending or what everyone else is doing. With us, your wedding will have the integrity to stay truly, unapologetically you.
MEANINGFUL AND MEMORABLE
03. WHAT WE DO
FULL-SERVICE PLANNING & DESIGN
This is the complete, start-to-finish, we've-got-your-back-from-day-one experience. From the moment you book us to the moment you're dancing the night away, and yes, even after, because parties don't clean themselves up.
We create colorful, vibrant, personality-packed celebrations that make your guests say "THIS is so them!" and "They totally would!"
From finding your dream vendors to designing every beautiful detail, we handle it all.
And we don't just plan your wedding. We get to know your story, quirks, and the little things that matter most. And that deeper connection shows up in every single detail.
Stellar support? ✔ Dreamy Design? ✔
Effortless experience? ✔
What do you say? Let's do this, yeah?
For couples who want the whole dang Thing
Deanna was my other half (sorry, husband!) from beginning to end, and for this, I am truly so grateful I decided to hire her as my wedding planner.
I am an organized person to begin with, but without a doubt, I would have been so lost and in over my head had I not hired Deanna. Knowing how much detail and attention was put into planning this wedding with Deanna, I knew she would handle the logistics so I could focus on…getting married! I knew Deanna was behind the scenes and on top of it all and had it handled! This alone was worth every penny of her services.
Deanna/OBEC have a super special place in our hearts and we would like to publicly announce how incredible she and her team are! Hands down the best wedding planner we could have asked for.
Liz + Daniel
The only regret we have is not hiring Deanna and Olive Branch Events sooner. Don’t walk, run and hire them to help with your wedding. you will not be disappointED!
You truly made everything come together and it was such a spectacular day. The decorations were stunning, the food was delicious, and the overall atmosphere was magical. The communication throughout the entire process was seamless, and any concerns or questions were addressed promptly. Deanna’s expertise and experience was evident in every aspect of the wedding, making it a truly unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
Stephanie + Mike
SHE made wedding planning fun for me, and was so encouraging the entire time.
On wedding day, Deanna showed up bright and early and seeing her face just instantly brought a sense of calm over me. I knew we were in good hands and there was nothing to worry about. I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY when I saw our reception room for the first time, it honestly exceeded my expectations times ten. I remember people telling me that things will go wrong on my wedding day and I just need to roll with the punches. Well I can tell you that if anything did go wrong on my wedding day, I had absolutely NO idea because to me everything was perfect. If you’re trying to decide on whether or not to hire a wedding planner, here is your sign to hire Deanna and her amazing team of professionals.
Sierra + Joey
Our wedding day wouldn’t have been the same without her expert guidance and unwavering support from day one. If you're looking for someone who is organized, attentive, and genuinely invested in making your dream wedding a reality, Deanna is the one to call!
I cannot recommend Deanna and her team enough! Living in the Twin Cities, we knew we wanted a destination wedding in Mexico but had no idea where to begin. From start to finish, Deanna guided us every step of the way—helping us choose the perfect location, narrowing it down to the ideal venue and resort, and ensuring no detail was overlooked.
Summer + Adam
Big claims, and the track record to back it up - here's what our happy couples say about us
04. the proof is in the pudding
1. Fall In Love With Us
Don't be shy, you know we 're already head over heels for you! Check out our services. Realize we’re the wedding planners you’ve been looking for and that there’s no way you want to have a wedding without us. (WE’RE SO HONORED!)
2. Tell us EVERYTHING
3. The Meet Cute
4. Official Handshake
5. The Magic Happens
6. The Main Event
1. Fall In Love With Us
Fill out our inquiry form and don't hold back. What personal touches have you always dreamed about? We wanna know about the the one and only time you ran a a marathon in Greece, proposed during a hurricane, or your embarrassing first date where you got stuck in your garage and lived to tell the tale. These are the details that make events not only fun, but legendary.
2. Tell us EVERYTHING
3. The Meet Cute
4. Official Handshake
5. The Magic Happens
6. The Main Event
1. Fall in Love With Us
This is where we meet and profess our love for each other (professionally speaking). We'll hop on a call to hear about your wedding dreams, answer all your questions, and walk you through how we work. If it feels right (and it usually does), you'll sign the contract and make it official with your deposit. Consider us booked and totally smitten.
2. Tell us EVERYTHING
3. The Meet Cute
4. Official Handshake
5. The Magic Happens
6. The Main Event
1. Fall in love with us
You'll get access to our jam-packed planning portal with detailed tools, guides, and resources. (Did we ever tell you we're type-A?) At this point, you'll be thanking yourself for hiring us because when you see just how organized we are... you'll simultaneously freak out and sigh with major relief. Your whole life just got so much easier.
2. Tell us EVERYTHING
3. The Meet Cute
4. Official Handshake
5. The Magic Happens
6. The Main Event
1. Fall In Love With Us
We'll tackle all the details. You know, sending hundreds of emails, sourcing the perfect vendors, designing your day, and mapping out timelines. Throughout the process, we'll keep you in the loop with updates that'll make you think "Omg, this is actually happening!" and also "Thank God I didn't have to do all that."
2. Tell Us EVERYTHING
3. The Meet Cute
4. Official Handshake
5. The Magic Happens
6. The Main Event
1. Fall In Love With Us
Here's how your wedding is going to go--no other option: You spend it laughing with your family and friends, getting emotional over sentimental toasts, and exchanging tender glances with the love of your life. Not worrying about vendor meals, weather forecasts, or literally anything else! Because bestie, you have way better things to do.
You'll end the day madly in love. patting yourself on the back for hiring us in the first place. Best. Decision. Ever. INQUIRE.
2. Tell Us EVERYTHING
3. The Meet Cute
4. Official Handshake
5. The Magic Happens
6. The Main Event
Whether you want to say “I do” at an artsy venue in the Twin Cities, a beautiful, historic building in Milwaukee, or somewhere across the ocean, here’s a peek inside how we’ll plan your day, your way.
05. Our process
If I could do it all over again I'd pick OBEC every time!
Jenny + Kevin
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