From calling and booking your vendors to help calming your nerves before you walk down the aisle, we are here to serve you the absolute best we can.
At Creative Grace Planning, we believe in making things simple and easy for you on your wedding day- so you can be a guest at your own wedding!
We try to keep things fun and relaxed while also maintaining structure and organization. We can't wait to hear about your wedding plans!
the people who make it all happen
meet the team
Hi there, I'm Anna. Owner of Creative Grace Co, dog mama, wife and health nut. After working as a wedding photographer for over 4 years I have definitely learned the importance of having a wedding planner + day- of coordinator by your side. I started Creative Grace Planning to give brides the stress-free wedding day they deserve. When I'm not photographing a wedding or running a business, you'll most likely find me working on home projects, traveling, relaxing, or exercising! I have confidence my team will put your wedding day at ease and support you the best they can.
Anna
Founder & Ceo of creative grace co.
Hello Bridal Babes! My name is Samantha Pickelman, but you can call me Sam. I am an Auburn, Michigan native and have played a lot of roles in the community. I was a funeral assistant for 5 years before jumping into wedding coordination. If you know me, you know I love to keep things structured and on track- especially when it comes to the most important day of your life- your wedding!
In my spare time, I am an Alzheimers and Dementia Advocate while competing in the Miss America Organization. My passion for public speaking has lead me to become an ordained minister in Michigan.
I am so excited to get to know you and your partner as well as take care of those things that weigh on your shoulders leading up to your big day! Let's do this!
Samantha
Greetings lovely brides! I'm Riley- wife, dog mama, and current manager at T-Mobile.
On my free time, I enjoy golfing or cherishing time with my husband. We tied the knot on December 23, 2023. Being a recent bride like you, I'm thrilled to ensure that your experience is unforgettable, stress-free, and, above all, centered around YOU! Thank you for entrusting us with such a significant moment. Let's collaborate to make it the day you've always envisioned!
Riley
day of coordinator
Hello! My name is Kayla, I am a high school chemistry teacher, traveler and cat mom of two! I am so excited to work with you on your big day. I have always wanted to help people like you to have the day of their dreams! I have watched many of my friends get married and be so overwhelmed on their wedding day that afterwards they feel that they didn’t enjoy the day as much as they could have. That’s what I’m here for! I will take care of all that you need. I want to take that distracting pressure away from you - my number one goal is help you stay present in the moment and mindfully enjoy the party that you’ve spent months, if not, years planning! Let me do the difficult/stressful/distracting things - you relax and enjoy the beginning of an amazing new chapter in your lives!
Kayla
Get to know Kayla here!
Hi! I'm Madi! I am an environmental scientist, a dog mom, and I own an online boutique and wholesale business called Hardy's Home Goods! So if you are looking for custom bridal or bachelorette items, I can not only coordinate your big day but also help supply anything you may need for gifts, matching outfits, decorations, and so much more! I am creative, positive, hardworking, helpful, empathetic, organized, and I pay close attention to details. I work well under pressure and I am known to always have a positive attitude and smile on my face. So I can assure you that I will handle everything with ease on your big day so that you can truly relax and have fun! When I’m not working, you can find me crafting, traveling, or taking my dogs for a walk. I am also planning my own wedding for summer of 2024!
I feel so honored to be able to work with the amazing women at Creative Grace and to be a part of your special day! I can’t wait to meet you, hear your amazing love story, and bring all your ideas together to make your wedding the most magical night ever!
Madison
DAY OF COORDINATOR/ assistant
Hi, I’m Kendall! I am an Assistant Director of the Career Development Center at Central Michigan University, animal mom, traveler, and currently planning my own wedding for September 2024. Planning my own wedding has taught me that sometimes you really just need someone to delegate tasks to, confide in, and be a positive light in this process! I am here to bring you peace and be your wedding go-to-gal if you need anything. I am so grateful to get to work with you and hear your story!
Kendall
DAY OF COORDINATOR, assistant
Hello! I’m Cailee! I am very grateful to be apart of something that I am dedicated and passionate about. I personally love to help out whenever possible! im very hardworking, loving, organized, and inspired by so much. With my knowledge of the wedding industry, I assure that your special day will be filled with joy and making great memories! I work well under pressure and always have a good attitude. Let me help you make your big day something to remember forever & I can’t wait to meet you!
Cailee
day of coordinator/ assistant
Hey! I’m Peyton! I am so excited to work with you on your special day! I was recently married in June 2024 and understand the importance of what it takes for a stress-free wedding. Most people would describe me as organized, hard working, creative and outgoing. It has always been a dream of mine to take those qualities and help others in creating magic for their wedding!
I am a wife, cat mom and work as a speech therapist! When I’m not working, I’m using my cricut, crafting, or spending time up north.
I can’t wait to hear about you and your love story!
Peyton
day of coordinator/ assistant
Hi! I’m Ava! I’ve always been known as hardworking, helpful, organized, and fully prepared to complete any task thrown my way. I’m somewhat of a perfectionist too, so I’m all about paying attention to the little details! When I’m not working, you can find me sewing, painting, or whatever craft I’m hyper fixated to at the moment. I also enjoy traveling and spending time up north.
I’m excited to be a part of the Creative Grace Planning team to help make your wedding the best memory!
Ava
Hello and welcome! My name is Abby and I am one of the Creative Grace wedding day assistants and elopement planner/ coordinators! As an elementary teacher, and recently engaged woman I know what it’s like to have a lot on your plate, and to need the peace of having a friend by your side who can help you navigate the world of weddings! When I’m not planning an elopement or assisting a wedding, you can find me in my classroom or my husband and I outdoors, traveling! I’m grateful to be apart of each of your stories and I can’t wait to help yours unfold!
Abby
day of assistant
Working with flowers and in nature has always been Eleanors passion. With over 5 years of experience in the floral industry, Eleanor has developed the skills to make floral magic happen!
Eleanor
If I asked you what you thought a wedding planner is, you may picture stern woman in her scratchy polyester skirt-suit telling everyone to hold still, stand up straight, and look tall. Her “Super Nanny” glasses aren’t even as scary as her tone when cake cutting happens precisely 5 minutes late.
Here at Creative Grace Planning, we prefer to think of ourselves more like Franck Eggelhoffer from “Father of the Bride” (If you’ve made it this far in life without seeing this classic- add it to your watch list immediately).
Franck enters their lives and is an immediate staple in the wedding. He’s a part of the family and terribly fun, and yet, he carries as much weight and authority as Mrs. Polyester-Pant-Suit.
Have you been considering a wedding planner but haven’t quite found someone that’s the right fit? Let’s touch base and see what fun we can get into together!
From the invites to the charming decor, we will make sure to help bring your vision to life in a way that fits your budget!
we love details
Florals add such a beautiful finishing touch to your wedding day! We can't wait to share our favorite wedding florists with you.
obsessed with florals
Around here we are all about building lifelong connections and shining our light. We want you to feel confident and comfortable working with us. throughout your entire planning process.
we love connections
With parities being our absolute favorite, we hope to make yours worthwhile !
parties are our absolute fav!
Creative Grace helped me so so much. I was not the most organized or communicative Bride and they handled everything for me. I didn't think I would need a planner, then I got to a month before my wedding. Everything was so chaotic and I realized I was in over my head. I posted in a group on Facebook, and they ended up reaching out to me, and after the first email and speaking with Anna, I knew they were the ones to help. Once we booked they even sent me a cute bride box, which I thought was thoughtful and such a nice touch, they really make you feel spoiled and special! I also thought their intake form was great because they ask for very detailed information about relationships that everyone in the wedding party has, they really want to know about your specific situation. They helped me by setting up and coordinating my entire wedding day and communicated with all of my vendors to ensure a great experience. I got compliments from my videographer and photographer because they were so great to work with. Kayla and Ava were so helpful and supportive. I feel like I just told them what I wanted and they made it happen. We even had a last-minute switch in the order the bridal party was announced, and Kayla confirmed that with me and then relayed the information to our DJ and it was flawless. They also were super quick on their feet when I decided I wanted to do a "fake exit" since our photographer was leaving for the evening. We didn't pre-plan it at all and Kayla communicated with the DJ, Photographer, and Videographer and made it happen seamlessly. I am so happy we went with them, the peace of mind was worth the (very affordable) price! If you need wedding coordination, I highly recommend Creative Grace Wedding Planning!
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