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About I do by Lori
I do by Lori brings planner services to weddings across Fargo and Bismarck, North Dakota, working from Detroit Lakes. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Venue at Meadows on Lind and The Barn at Dunvilla. 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 Fargo
How much does a wedding planner cost in Fargo?
Day-of coordination in Fargo 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 Fargo?
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 I do by Lori
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Venue at Meadows on Lind | 1.9 mi |
| The Barn at Dunvilla | 9.9 mi |
| The Hitching Post | 13.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from I do by Lori to each venue listed on Lazo.
Fargo 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 | 18° | 0° | 6% | 4:16 PM | 5:05 PM |
| Feb | 23° | 4° | 8% | 5:09 PM | 5:52 PM |
| Mar | 36° | 18° | 10% | 6:52 PM | 7:33 PM |
| Apr | 54° | 32° | 13% | 7:34 PM | 8:15 PM |
| May | 69° | 44° | 20% | 8:11 PM | 8:55 PM |
| Jun | 78° | 56° | 24% | 8:36 PM | 9:23 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 59° | 18% | 8:32 PM | 9:17 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 57° | 14% | 7:55 PM | 8:37 PM |
| Sep | 72° | 48° | 16% | 6:58 PM | 7:38 PM |
| Oct | 56° | 35° | 15% | 5:58 PM | 6:39 PM |
| Nov | 38° | 21° | 9% | 4:05 PM | 4:52 PM |
| Dec | 24° | 8° | 8% | 3:47 PM | 4:38 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Fargo Hector International Airport (3.5 mi from Fargo). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Fargo.
Getting to Fargo
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| FAR Hector International Airport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| GFK Grand Forks International Airport | 76 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | 220 mi | 5 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 214 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Fargo; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 13109 Merry Mdws Ln, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, USA
- Where
- Detroit Lakes · 44 miles east of central Fargo
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Day-Of Coordinators
- In Fargo
- One of 95 wedding planners we list
- Phone
- (218) 234-9974
- Website
- Visit site
From I do by Lori's website
“Event Planner and Designer - I do, by Lori - Detroit Lakes, MN -”idobylori.com
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Around Detroit Lakes
- Nearest venue
- The Venue at Meadows on Lind, 1.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 2 wedding venues
- Communities served
- Frazee
Distances are straight-line from I do by Lori; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Fargo.
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