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About R&D Events
Couples planning a Cedar Rapids wedding will find R&D Events among the Cedar Rapids area's wedding planners. Beyond wedding planners, the business also offers wedding rentals, day-of coordinators — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Cedar Rapids
How much does a wedding planner cost in Cedar Rapids?
Day-of coordination in Cedar Rapids commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Cedar Rapids?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near R&D Events
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Pretty Suites Honeymoon + Bridal | 3.0 mi |
| The Avacentre | 5.0 mi |
| The Olympic South Side Theater | 5.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from R&D Events to each venue listed on Lazo.
Cedar Rapids weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° | 11° | 9% | 4:17 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Feb | 33° | 16° | 12% | 5:00 PM | 5:39 PM |
| Mar | 46° | 27° | 16% | 6:36 PM | 7:13 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 38° | 25% | 7:10 PM | 7:47 PM |
| May | 71° | 50° | 25% | 7:40 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Jun | 80° | 60° | 28% | 8:01 PM | 8:44 PM |
| Jul | 83° | 63° | 21% | 7:59 PM | 8:40 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 60° | 20% | 7:28 PM | 8:06 PM |
| Sep | 75° | 52° | 19% | 6:39 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Oct | 62° | 40° | 16% | 5:47 PM | 6:24 PM |
| Nov | 46° | 28° | 14% | 4:03 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Dec | 33° | 17° | 11% | 3:51 PM | 4:36 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport (6.0 mi from Cedar Rapids). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Cedar Rapids.
Getting to Cedar Rapids
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| CID The Eastern Iowa Airport | 6 mi | 10 min |
| ALO Waterloo Regional Airport | 55 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| DSM Des Moines International Airport | 106 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 206 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
| Chicago | 208 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
| Minneapolis | 223 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
| St. Louis | 244 mi | 5 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Cedar Rapids; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1220 Capital Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA
- Where
- Cedar Rapids · 5 miles south of central Cedar Rapids
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Rentals · Day-Of Coordinators
- In Cedar Rapids
- One of 21 wedding planners we list
- Phone
- (319) 202-8374
- Website
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Around Cedar Rapids
- Nearest venue
- Pretty Suites Honeymoon + Bridal, 3.0 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 12 wedding venues
- Wedding Planners nearby
- 9 within 10
- Communities served
- Swisher, Ely, Fairfax
Distances are straight-line from R&D Events; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Cedar Rapids.
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