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About Events By I. Candy
Events By I. Candy brings planner services to weddings across Grand Rapids, Michigan, working from Grand Rapids. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Kindred Event Center and Viewpond Banquet. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Grand Rapids
How much does a wedding planner cost in Grand Rapids?
Day-of coordination in Grand 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 Grand 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 Events By I. Candy
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kindred Event Center | 1.2 mi |
| Viewpond Banquet | 2.2 mi |
| New ERA Venue, LLC | 2.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from Events By I. Candy to each venue listed on Lazo.
Grand Rapids weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are February, March, July.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° | 19° | 23% | 4:49 PM | 5:33 PM |
| Feb | 34° | 20° | 20% | 5:34 PM | 6:14 PM |
| Mar | 44° | 27° | 20% | 7:11 PM | 7:49 PM |
| Apr | 58° | 37° | 26% | 7:47 PM | 8:25 PM |
| May | 70° | 49° | 25% | 8:18 PM | 8:59 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 58° | 21% | 8:40 PM | 9:23 PM |
| Jul | 83° | 62° | 20% | 8:37 PM | 9:19 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 61° | 20% | 8:05 PM | 8:44 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 53° | 21% | 7:15 PM | 7:52 PM |
| Oct | 61° | 42° | 25% | 6:21 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Nov | 47° | 33° | 23% | 4:36 PM | 5:19 PM |
| Dec | 36° | 25° | 23% | 4:22 PM | 5:08 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 Rapids (7.9 mi from Grand Rapids). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Grand Rapids.
Getting to Grand Rapids
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| MKG Muskegon County Airport | 32 mi | 50 min |
| AZO Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 113 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Chicago | 125 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Detroit | 140 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Indianapolis | 222 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Grand Rapids; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 3650 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, USA
- Where
- Grand Rapids · 5 miles south of central Grand Rapids
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Rentals · Day-Of Coordinators
- In Grand Rapids
- One of 96 wedding planners we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (616) 245-0773
- Website
- Visit site
From Events By I. Candy's website
“Events by I Candy Grand Rapids and Kalamzoo wedding florist, event designer, event stationery and event rentals.”eventsbyicandy.com
- Services they list
- Design and styling
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $375
Read from eventsbyicandy.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Events By I. Candy before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Grand Rapids
- Nearest venue
- Kindred Event Center, 1.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 42 wedding venues
- Wedding Planners nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 32 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 35 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Wyoming, Grandville, Kentwood, Byron Center
Distances are straight-line from Events By I. Candy; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Grand Rapids.
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