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About Ahavah Cottage
Ahavah Cottage is a wedding venue serving couples across the Mankato area from Elysian. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding planners, wedding caterers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. 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 Mankato
How much does a wedding planner cost in Mankato?
Day-of coordination in Mankato 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 Mankato?
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 Ahavah Cottage
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Venue | 13.5 mi |
| Courtyard by Marriott Hotel & Event Center | 13.6 mi |
| Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery, & Distillery | 14.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Ahavah Cottage to each venue listed on Lazo.
Mankato 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 | 24° | 6° | 10% | 4:17 PM | 5:03 PM |
| Feb | 29° | 9° | 9% | 5:04 PM | 5:45 PM |
| Mar | 41° | 22° | 14% | 6:43 PM | 7:22 PM |
| Apr | 56° | 34° | 22% | 7:21 PM | 8:00 PM |
| May | 69° | 47° | 26% | 7:54 PM | 8:36 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 58° | 30% | 8:16 PM | 9:01 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 62° | 23% | 8:13 PM | 8:56 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 59° | 20% | 7:40 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 50° | 18% | 6:48 PM | 7:26 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 37° | 16% | 5:52 PM | 6:31 PM |
| Nov | 43° | 25° | 13% | 4:05 PM | 4:49 PM |
| Dec | 29° | 13° | 10% | 3:50 PM | 4:37 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Mankato (2.5 mi from Mankato). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Mankato.
Getting to Mankato
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | 61 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| RST Rochester International Airport | 76 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| MCW Mason City Municipal Airport | 77 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 66 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| Milwaukee | 314 mi | 6 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Mankato; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 510 MN-60 W, Elysian, MN 56028, USA
- Where
- Elysian · 15 miles east of central Mankato
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Mankato
- One of 5 wedding planners we list
- Phone
- (507) 564-0291
- Website
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