Blessed Magnolia
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 1 – 12
About Blessed Magnolia
Blessed Magnolia
I'm Penny, and eight years ago I opened Blessed Magnolia after a career I loved: I was the advancement director at a local Catholic high school, building relationships with families and running the school's galas and donor events. I was good at the event side of that job. Really good. But I was also living the exact problem my business would later solve. I was so occupied managing logistics during those events that I couldn't actually be present in the moments they were for.
What we hear most from couples who compare us to other planners isn't just that we're warm (though we are). It's that the vendors we work alongside, photographers, videographers, DJs who've seen dozens of weddings run, tell couples unprompted that a Blessed Magnolia day runs differently. That kind of validation from people who compare planners for a living is something we can't manufacture. It's earned, wedding after wedding.
In three words: Calm, Creative, Supportive
Services by planning level
| Full-service planning | Partial planning | Elopement / microwedding | Day-of coordination / wedding management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Full-service planning is all-encompassing. We are a percentage-based planner and our minimum fee is $8,000 or 12% of the overall budget. This type of pricing allows our team to ensure we have ample staff coverage of you wedding day to handle and oversee every vendor and every aspect of your wedding day or wedding weekend. | This level of planning is known as Event Management plus design. We assist you with bringing your vision to life. Connecting you with the best rental company and floral company to ensure that the design is cohesive and flows from start to finish. | This package is for those couples who are looking to have a professional bring their vision to life for their elopement. We bring the vision to life and assist with vendor selection and management. This would be a wedding for 30 guests or less. | This is our Event Management package. We begin working with you 60 days out from your big day. We review all of your contracts, manage your vendors, and execute what you have planned. |
| Planning begins | 12 Months out | 9 Months out | 3 Months out | 3 Months out |
| Vendor Management | ||||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | ||||
| Timeline Creation & Management | ||||
| Onsite Event Management | ||||
| Event Styling & Design | ||||
| Contract Review | ||||
| Rentals & Linens | ||||
| Venue Recommendations | ||||
| Budget Planning | ||||
| Vendor Selection | ||||
| Invites & Stationery | ||||
| RSVP Tracking | ||||
| Wedding Website | ||||
| Wedding Favors & Accessories | ||||
| Accommodation Coordination | ||||
| Transportation Coordination | ||||
| Venue Visits | ||||
| Pricing | Starts at $8,000* | Starts at $5,200 | Starts at $3,000 | Starts at $2,500 |
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
15 reviews
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Nicole M.
Unforgettable Wedding, Thanks to Blessed Magnolia!
We cannot express enough how incredible our experience with Blessed Magnolia was! From the very beginning, working with Penny, Savannah, and the entire team was an absolute dream. They went above and beyond in every aspect, making the wedding planning process feel seamless and stress-free. When we had to make a major venue change, we were understandably nervous. However, Blessed Magnolia took charge and helped us pivot quickly, ensuring that every detail was handled with care and precision. Their expertise, organization, and calm demeanor gave us the confidence we needed to move forward, and we couldn't be more grateful for their support. On the big day, everything was perfect, from the decor to the timeline to the flow of the event. The staff at Blessed Magnolia truly made our vision come to life. We had the wedding of our dreams, and it wouldn’t have been possible without their dedication and hard work. We are so thankful to Penny, Savannah, and everyone at Blessed Magnolia for making our wedding day so unforgettable. If you're looking for a wedding planning team that is professional, creative, and caring, we highly recommend Blessed Magnolia. They will make your dreams come true!
Penny Baird•Jan 2, 2025Nicole and Scott, it was a true pleasure to walk you both through the entire planning process of your wedding day. It is the goal of our team to ensure that we are your advocates during every phase of planning. Changing venues one month before your wedding date was a devastating experience and I am so glad to hear that you felt we handled that with the care and precision that required. Thank you again for entrusting us with your day and we can not wait to see the images.
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Tammy Schuster Bogart
From the moment we met Penny and her staff we knew they were the ones to orchestrate our daughter’s wedding. From start to finish Penny was there for every question and or solving any issue . The weekend was Magical and timeline of the actual wedding day was perfection. I would fly this woman anywhere to do an event in the future as we were able to enjoy the weekend and not worry about a single detail! This wedding was epic in every way thanks to Penny and blessed magnolia.
Blessed Magnolia•Jun 9, 2026Tammy thank you so much!!! Our entire team loved working with you and Cydney during the entire planning period. I am ready to fly wherever you need me to go☺️. We are so grateful for your trust in our team. Penny
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Cydney Benes
Hands down the best wedding planner ever! Penny was so hands on the whole entire planning process and truly made our day so incredible! It was so seamless and perfect! Highly recommend using her and her team for any of your planning needs!!!
Blessed Magnolia•Jun 8, 2026Thank you Cydney!!! Your day was incredible and we were so happy to plan and bring your vision to life..
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The Garrs
Penny and her entire team at Blessed Magnolia are some of the best group of planners you can work with! Penny is someone you can count on to help not just plan your wedding and keep things moving on the day of, but someone who is there for you for every aspect of your event. They are helpful, kind, detailed, and are there to make sure every part of your wedding is planned to its best and that it all goes off without a hitch! There are so many reasons you need a planner and Penny and the whole Blessed Magnolia team can deliver!
Blessed Magnolia•Apr 15, 2026Thank you so much for your kind words. Our entire team enjoys working with your team as well. Meet The Garrs is one of the best videographers and takes great care to capture all of the beautiful moments of your day. Thank you again and our team can not wait for the next wedding we get to work together on!!
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