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About Weddings & Occasions by Design
Weddings & Occasions by Design brings planner services to weddings across Grand Island, Nebraska, working from Doniphan. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Stuhr Museum and Boulder Flatts. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Grand Island
How much does a wedding planner cost in Grand Island?
Day-of coordination in Grand Island 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 Grand Island?
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 Weddings & Occasions by Design
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Stuhr Museum | 7.4 mi |
| Boulder Flatts | 8.1 mi |
| Riverside Golf Club | 8.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from Weddings & Occasions by Design to each venue listed on Lazo.
Grand Island weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, September, October. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36° | 16° | 6% | 4:48 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Feb | 40° | 19° | 8% | 5:29 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Mar | 53° | 29° | 11% | 7:03 PM | 7:40 PM |
| Apr | 63° | 39° | 16% | 7:36 PM | 8:13 PM |
| May | 73° | 50° | 23% | 8:05 PM | 8:44 PM |
| Jun | 84° | 61° | 22% | 8:25 PM | 9:07 PM |
| Jul | 88° | 66° | 18% | 8:23 PM | 9:03 PM |
| Aug | 86° | 64° | 18% | 7:53 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Sep | 79° | 54° | 14% | 7:06 PM | 7:42 PM |
| Oct | 66° | 41° | 12% | 6:15 PM | 6:52 PM |
| Nov | 51° | 28° | 8% | 4:33 PM | 5:14 PM |
| Dec | 39° | 19° | 6% | 4:22 PM | 5:06 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Grand Island Airport (3.6 mi from Grand Island). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Grand Island.
Getting to Grand Island
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| GRI Central Nebraska Regional Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| EAR Kearney Regional Airport | 36 mi | 55 min |
| OMA Eppley Airfield | 131 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 236 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Grand Island; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 41 Sonja Dr, Doniphan, NE 68832, USA
- Where
- Doniphan · 10 miles south of central Grand Island
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners
- In Grand Island
- One of 3 wedding planners we list
- Phone
- (308) 379-3349
Around Doniphan
- Nearest venue
- Stuhr Museum, 7.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 3 wedding venues
- Wedding Planners nearby
- 2 within 10
Distances are straight-line from Weddings & Occasions by Design; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Grand Island.
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