Flint and Burton, Michigan › Wedding Planners › Special Occasions East
New to LazoGrand Blanc
Free to inquireRankings never for saleContracts in one thread
About Special Occasions East
Based in Grand Blanc, Special Occasions East works with couples planning weddings throughout Flint and Burton, Michigan. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Fenton Winery & Brewery/Dream Machine Distillery and Fenton Winery & Brewery Wedding Venue. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Special Occasions East through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Flint
How much does a wedding planner cost in Flint?
Day-of coordination in Flint 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 Flint?
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 Special Occasions East
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fenton Winery & Brewery/Dream Machine Distillery | 4.6 mi |
| Fenton Winery & Brewery Wedding Venue | 4.7 mi |
| The Venue for All Occasions | 6.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from Special Occasions East to each venue listed on Lazo.
Flint weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are February, March, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° | 16° | 18% | 4:41 PM | 5:25 PM |
| Feb | 33° | 17° | 16% | 5:26 PM | 6:06 PM |
| Mar | 43° | 25° | 16% | 7:03 PM | 7:41 PM |
| Apr | 57° | 35° | 23% | 7:39 PM | 8:17 PM |
| May | 69° | 46° | 24% | 8:10 PM | 8:51 PM |
| Jun | 78° | 56° | 20% | 8:32 PM | 9:15 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 60° | 19% | 8:29 PM | 9:11 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 58° | 19% | 7:57 PM | 8:36 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 50° | 19% | 7:07 PM | 7:44 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 40° | 20% | 6:13 PM | 6:51 PM |
| Nov | 47° | 31° | 18% | 4:28 PM | 5:10 PM |
| Dec | 35° | 22° | 17% | 4:14 PM | 5:00 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Flint Bishop International Airport (4.9 mi from Flint). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Flint.
Getting to Flint
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| FNT Bishop International Airport | 5 mi | 5 min |
| MBS MBS International Airport | 40 mi | 1 hr |
| DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | 59 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 58 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| Cleveland | 147 mi | 3 hr |
| Milwaukee | 213 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
| Columbus | 215 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Flint; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 7413 Fenton Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439, USA
- Where
- Grand Blanc · 7 miles south of central Flint
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Planners
- In Flint
- One of 17 wedding planners we list
- Phone
- (810) 603-1380
- Website
- Visit site
Around Grand Blanc
- Nearest venue
- Fenton Winery & Brewery/Dream Machine Distillery, 4.6 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 11 wedding venues
- Wedding Rentals nearby
- 2 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 13 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Fenton, Swartz Creek, Burton
Distances are straight-line from Special Occasions East; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Flint.
Before you book a wedding planner
Couples also looked at
PLANNING YOUR WEDDING?
Create a free wedding website — type your names, watch it come alive.
Browse the templatesIs this your business?
Claim this profile free. Reply to reviews free. Receive verified leads free — forever.
Claim this profile