Top 5 Planners in Columbus
Columbus wears a lot of hats—industrial lofts in the Brewery District, leafy courtyards at Franklin Park Conservatory, skyline sunsets along the Scioto, cozy brick streets in German Village. It’s a city with options, which is exactly why the right wedding planner is a game-changer. The best planners here don’t just make things “pretty.” They translate your vibe into a plan that actually works: budgets that breathe, timelines that don’t break, layouts that move people naturally, and backup plans that feel just as good as Plan A. They know which florists can handle August heat, how to schedule around Buckeye game days, where to sneak five extra minutes for private vows, and how to keep Grandma warm when the temperature drops after sunset.
This top 5 list spotlights Columbus planners who balance design with logistics—think calm confidence, thoughtful details, and vendor relationships that open doors (and hold them for you). Let’s get to know them!
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Alexa Kate Events
Alexa Kate Events is a human-centered planning and design studio shaped by fashion sensibility and genuine hospitality. The studio’s promise is simple and rare—kindness at the core, beauty in the details, and a planning experience that protects a couple’s joy from day one.
Philosophically, Alexa Kate Events pursues warmth and sincerity in the service of beauty and celebration. The aesthetic reads refined and intentional—editorial polish without pretense—while logistics stay calm and quietly precise. It’s why clients remember both the big reveal and the small, goosebump moments. Services center on full-service planning and design, with a deliberately limited calendar—typically 6 to 10 weddings per year—to ensure high-touch guidance from first concept to final toast.
Leda Anderson Events
Leda Anderson Events is a boutique planning and design studio built on two equal parts: profound care and beautiful craft. With a decade of experience—and roots that stretch from fine art to hospice work—their superpower is empathy paired with execution. The company was born after Leda planned her own wedding and watched her parents shoulder the stress; ever since, their north star has been ensuring families actually enjoy the day. “Hospitality is everything” isn’t a slogan here—it’s the filter for every choice.
Specializing in private estate and tented celebrations, they take on just 1–2 weddings per year so each client gets full attention. Think large-scale, at-home weekends where comfort, flow, and guest experience outrank trends. Clients often say the team feels like an extension of the family—which is exactly the point.
SoCo 36
SoCo 36 is where precision meets heart. Launched in 2023 by a former dentist, the studio brings a clinician’s eye for detail to weddings that feel anything but clinical—streamlined, design-forward, and unmistakably personal. The spark came from seeing too many “pretty but interchangeable” celebrations; SoCo 36 set out to craft experiences that read editorial yet feel intimate, tailored yet effortless, always reflecting who the couple is and what they value.
Services here are intentionally curated: full-service planning and design, month-of coordination, and a hybrid month-of with design support, with enhancements for multi-day and destination weekends. Budgets are handled with refreshing honesty from day one, so every choice serves the big picture. The result? Weddings that look refined and curated, but feel like home—quiet, cinematic moments (a deep breath before the aisle, the first look at the room) made possible by invisible logistics.
MMJ Events
For MMJ Events, the “wow” isn’t just a ceiling of florals—it’s how textures, lighting, entertainment, and tiny, thoughtful details echo who the couple really is. The team is known for magazine-level planning, design, and production delivered with a modern, seamless, and genuinely fun approach. They take time to know each couple and translate that into custom choices that feel undeniably theirs.
Based in Central Ohio, the studio works across many beloved venues—frequent favorites include the Columbus Museum of Art and The Stack (formerly MLP)—and they’re specialists in tented and private-residence celebrations. Weather doesn’t rattle them; this season alone brought extreme heat, wild winds, and near-monsoon rain. The response: calm heads, creative pivots, guest-first problem-solving, and plans B, C, and D that still look intentional.
Rooted Together
Rooted Together is a concierge-style wedding and event planning studio known for elegant, intentional celebrations that feel as good as they look. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the team plans across the Midwest and beyond—California, Florida, Colorado, Vermont—bringing a high-touch approach and thoughtful design to every weekend.
Rooted Together is built on collaboration and community: they partner with like-minded, top-tier vendors, capture a couple’s vision, then elevate it with detail-driven design and calm, expert execution. Testimonials consistently highlight the firm’s “we-can-fix-it” attitude, mastery of logistics, and relationships that unlock great teams—exactly what you want when the day speeds up.
Shortlist made. Next move: a quick call, a few real questions, a gut check. Do they get your priorities? Do you feel calmer after talking? If yes, lock the date—prime Columbus weekends disappear fast. With the right planner, you won’t just have a beautiful wedding; you’ll actually enjoy it!
