For your

wholehearted events

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Based in Berkley, MI, and able to travel across Michigan, the goal of Wholehearted Events, LLC has always been the pursuit of authentic marriage rooted deeply in love and devotion. We continue to uphold that value and portray that authenticity in every aspect of our business. From every interaction with our couples, vendors, family, and friends, to the execution of every wedding, we are here for your wholehearted events.

I mean, our goal is in our name! It is what we’re here for!

We are live, developing, and constantly striving to learn as much as we can all to provide that authenticity not just valuable to a wedding, but also to a marriage.

photography by Adrianna Van Groningen

Meet your future wedding planner

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What couples are saying

What couples are saying

  • A bride and groom kiss surrounded by happy wedding guests, with the guests dressed in formal attire, outdoors on a cloudy day.

    “From a self-admitted control freak, let me tell why you NEED a day-of coordinator but why you probably should get Sam for more. People do not act sane around/at weddings, and it is too much stress and pressure thrust on the couple. Sam steps between you and that storm and shelters you. She created multiple in-depth timelines, saw that every detail was accounted for and executed, and then immediately went to bat when things cropped up. She draws the hard lines so you don't have to. Worth every penny.”

    Tasha & Michael

  • A happy couple in wedding attire embracing in a field during sunset, with the groom kissing the bride's forehead.

    “She is very organized, attentive and cares so much to give you the best experience. I felt very little stress through out the process mainly because of Samantha and the timeline she gave me and check ins we had. ”

    Lauren & Alex

  • A newlywed couple smiling and embracing on a city street, the groom in a blue suit and the bride in a white dress with a veil, holding a bouquet of white flowers.

    “our heartfelt thanks for your outstanding coordination before and during our wedding. Your attention to detail and unwavering support made our special day truly memorable. We're grateful for your professionalism and dedication, which allowed us to relax and enjoy every moment”

    Alyssa & Nick

  • A newlywed couple smiling and embracing on a dock at night, with string lights overhead and a covered boat dock in the background.

    “She was organized and thorough with the details of our wedding, transparent with her thoughts and expectations, which allowed us to relax and have full trust that our wedding day would go smoothly. ”

    Taylor & Chris

Hello, Lover of Love

Hi! I’m Sam, and I can’t wait to help you spend your special day focusing on your special person and the love you share.

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What happens when certified Type-A meets absolute Hopeless Romantic - your dream wedding planner of course! Add on a sprinkle of responsibility for the happy future of the Planet and giving God all the Glory and you’ve got Wholehearted Events, LLC.

I’ve been planning events in Michigan and beyond for a decade. I focus on high-touch service, transparency, and curating intentional events that warm your heart, not the planet. Bringing together all of the details and organizing it in a smooth fashion is a fun process and we want our clients to feel that way pulling together their event. Your wedding is not about hair-pulling and stress, its about marrying your person! So here I am today, ready to serve you and bring you the experience that you’ve been dreaming of.

So if you are a certified Type-A, carefree Type-B, or combo of the two, I’m here for you to ensure every detail is planned and perfect. Let’s plan your Wholehearted Event!

Events that warm your heart, not the planet

More on our sustainability initiative
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So what is a Wedding Coordinator?

A Wedding Coordinator, commonly known as a Day-of Coordinator, is your expert in your pocket! They will help you harmonize all the perfect pieces of your day and then execute it while you and your friends and family enjoy and celebrate! Your coordinator will handle orchestrating and conducting your timeline and keeping all your vendors and wedding party on track. They will be your main point person on your wedding day for all your vendors, wedding party, friends, and family so you don’t have to be. Should anything not go according to plan, your coordinator is there to tackle it in a seamless and professional way.

From West Michigan, to Metro-Detroit, to Northern Michigan

Here for your wholehearted events

Services

For more info on what makes Wholehearted Events different from other wedding planners/coordinators, click here.