Rocket Science Weddings and Events

I'm in the creative field and like a lot of brides, I thought I could do everything myself! I quickly realized I was in over my head and Gretchen came to the rescue.  Her arrangements, décor and creativity were above and beyond my expectations! On top of having a great personality and easy to work with she is professional and attentive; she really made it a point to incorporate ideas I had into the assortment.  She captured the style and essence I was going for perfectly; I received so many compliments!  She is truly an expert in the field and I was very thankful to have her help with my event.  I highly recommend her; my sister-in-law wants to hire Rocket Science weddings and events for her wedding next summer after seeing what a fabulous job Gretchen did at my event!
Lindsey + Andy married June 19^th 2010

The best decision I made during my wedding planning was to hire a wedding planner. And not just any planner but Gretchen at Rocket Science Weddings and Events. Gretchen came to the table with a billion unique ideas and helped me shape my own ideas into a cohesive and beautiful event. Gretchen and her assistants took care of everything for us the day of, including set up and tear down. I spent my entire wedding day relaxed and focused on my husband and my family and friends because she took care of all of the logistics. She kept us on time, helped get people were they needed to be, made sure everything was set up and ready to go. I would highly recommend Gretchen and her company, even if it's just for day of services - I believe 100% that if I didn't have Gretchen helping me plan my wedding and organizing my day it would have not have turned out so perfectly. Our wedding day was perfect, relaxed, and unique to me and my husband. THANK YOU Rocket Science Weddings and Events.
Gretchen + Chuck married June 22^nd 2012

Working with Gretchen was an amazing experience, and we can't imagine putting on our wedding without her! At our first meeting we had lofty ideas, including inviting all of our guests to join us in a bicycle procession from the ceremony to the reception site. Gretchen's reaction reflected nothing other than positivity, reassurance and excitement... even though I'm sure in her head she knew it was a logistical nightmare! For every idea we had, Gretchen fully embraced it and helped us to achieve our most personalized and wonderful wedding day. She spent hours hanging paper cranes from the ceiling of the reception site, and attending to every last detail, all the while putting our minds at ease so we could fully enjoy our day. Words can't express our gratitude for everything that Gretchen did, and we formed a wonderful friendship along the way.
Natasha + Zac married September 7^th 2012

Words can't begin to express how grateful I am for all you have done for us over the last few months, and especially the last few days. Our wedding was more than we ever dreamed it would be, and we wouldn't have been able to do it without you. Thank you so so much for your patience, your creativity, your humor, your wisdom, your guidance, and for your generosity of time and spirit in the creation of this very special day. You are not just an incredible wedding planner, but an incredible person, and I feel very lucky that you came into my life. Please know that we appreciate everything you have done for us -- we know you worked SO hard! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Elizabeth + Dan-Michael married September 2^nd 2012

We were engaged and then quickly overwhelmed with the wedding planning. Then we met Gretchen with Rocket Science Weddings and Events. We were so impressed with Gretchen after our first meeting. She had so many creative ideas and answered all our questions, including our budget conscious concerns. She had terrific connections and we were able to get so much more than we expected. She didn’t hesitate when we told her we wanted a donut cake. She tackled this request with great success. She was there for us through the entire planning process, answering a million more questions along the way. She was always prepared and kept us on task with the decisions we had to make. She was so easy to work with and kept us reassured throughout the planning process. She took so much off our hands and allowed us to actually enjoy the whole process and the wedding day. We are so happy to have Gretchen as our wedding planner!
Laura + Jim married July 14^th 2012

Rocket Science Weddings and Events landed into our wedding planning process early, and we could not be more grateful. We planned our Minneapolis wedding from New York City, and Gretchen coordinated the year-long extravaganza with great generosity and ease. Her wild creativity combined with her wealth of experience producing events in Minneapolis made making decisions about every minute detail a delight. Perhaps what we appreciate most about Gretchen, however, is how insanely flexible and responsive she was throughout the process. We had an abundance of time to imagine and re-imagine every detail of our wedding weekend, and Gretchen never lost her patience with us -- armed with a healthy sense of humor and mad skills, she was always committed to finding a solution that we loved, and that fit within our budget. No small feat. If you want to enjoy every moment of your beautiful wedding AND have a blast planning it, hire RSWE!!
Katie + Aaron married September 5^th 2010

Gretchen of Rocket Science Weddings and Events made our day special in so many ways. From our very first meeting, she showed keen ability to grasp who we are, what we're about, and our quirky creative aesthetic. She respected that we came to the table with our own ideas and design concepts, and she worked to enhance and complement them rather than asserting some other agenda. The ideaboard she created really got us excited about the possibilities for our event design, and it was so fun to creatively play off her ideas. She thinks outside the box while respecting our wishes and traditions. She has all the characteristics of a great coordinator: Artistry, patience, flexibility, assertiveness, tact, resourcefulness, good humor, and showed these qualities throughout our planning process. We hired her for day-of services, but she was with us every step of the way during our planning, which was essential to the success of our wedding day. Our day went very smoothly with very few wrinkles that we were ever aware of. I appreciated their on-the-fly creative problem solving. For example, it was too hot of a day to light the fireplace in our reception hall. Instead, they placed our illuminated glassware on the hearth for a decorative twist. She and her assistant Laura worked hard behind the scenes without ever trying to take credit for their own hard work - they just tried to make sure we looked and felt good all day! If you want your wedding day to go smoothly and for it to be a unique reflection of you as a couple, book with Rocket Science Weddings and Events!
Emily + Tracy married October 8^th 2011

From the moment we met with Gretchen, we knew that we could not plan our wedding without her. We came in without direction on what we really wanted for our wedding and thanks to Rocket Science Weddings and Events, came out with the wedding of our dreams. From helping choose vendors that fit our personalities to tracking the smallest of details, Gretchen was always one step ahead of us with ideas and plans, which allowed us to truly relax and enjoy the whole wedding planning process. By really getting to know the two of us on a personal level, Gretchen was able to give us options for vendors, that she knew through her experience with them, would fit our personalities and give us the results we could only dream of. Our wedding had several logistical hurdles to tackle with a large number of out of town guests, parties the night before the wedding and a lot of travel around the city. Gretchen was able to plan for all of the logistical requirements and allow every person involved in our wedding to enjoy the whole weekend without ever worrying about where to be and how to get there. Gretchen made the entire wedding planning process a fun and stress-free experience. We felt as though we were planning our wedding with one of our closest friends that happened to have wonderful professional connections. Because she understood our needs so well, she was able to be our advocate and make it special for us. Our wedding went off without a hitch and could not have been more perfect, thanks to Gretchen! The best wedding decision we made… Hiring Rocket Science Weddings and Events!
Becky + John married October 30^th 2010

Gretchen was referred to us by friends who had already hired Gretchen as their wedding planner. From the very beginning, Gretchen was with us every step of the way. I had a clear vision for what I wanted, but Gretchen brought more to that vision that I could’ve ever imagined. The details that Gretchen helped coordinate, couches for the cocktail hour, Sweet Martha’s cookies butler passed in Sweet Martha’s cookie containers, using a DJ and a band, floral decoration on the patio, an amenities basket in the bathroom, etc. all ended up being what our guests remembered and loved about our wedding. Her recommendations for other vendors were spot on and they all commented to us how much they loved working with Gretchen, too. Gretchen’s dedication to our wedding and making us feel like we were her only clients resulted in such a beautiful wedding for not only us, but our guests, too. We love hearing how much our guests enjoyed our wedding and we know that’s a direct result of Gretchen’s hard work, attention to detail and also because she wanted us to love our wedding… and we did! After 12 months of planning, we consider Gretchen to be a good friend of ours and we couldn’t be happier with our decision to hire Gretchen. We wish we could do it again!
Lauren + Pat married May 7^th 2011

Gretchen turned a difficult year into a perfectly wonderful one. My fiancé proposed last September, and we hooked up with Rocket Science pretty early, knowing we would need a little help planning because we are such very important, busy people. Gretchen was lovely, helpful and inspiring. We were proud of ourselves for being ahead of the game. Then, my groom was diagnosed with cancer 3 months before the wedding. Our important, busy lives suddenly changed completely. We didn’t think we could keep going with the wedding, but not going forward felt like giving up. Gretchen was amazing. She did not bat an eye when I asked if we could put the whole thing off a year, even cajoled our vendors into adapting to our decision, and then was completely supportive when we decided to go ahead as originally planned. Similarly, when I ripped my dress during the photos, Gretchen had a needle, thread and a can-do spirit! I was good as new in minutes! I really did have a dream wedding. I will always remember how very beautiful everything was. My advice to anyone planning a wedding would be to have an unflappable, witty and resourceful jewel like Gretchen on your team.
Caroline + Nick married May 1^st 2010

What can I say about Gretchen? She is everything one wants in an event coordinator: creative, intelligent, fun, and (importantly) budget-conscious. After watching many friends get married who had to deal with the hectic stress of making sure everything went smoothly, my husband and I knew it was critical to have someone be there to manage the details so that we could truly relax and enjoy our day. So Josh and I decided to hire Gretchen for wedding planning as well as floral. Let me tell you, it was worth every penny! She went above and beyond in every way, She always responded quickly to emails, genuinely listened to our ideas and vision, and was fantastically innovative with our budget. In addition, she "tells it like it is" and is not afraid to speak up when something looks bad, which to me was just as important as speaking up when things look good! Overall, people reading this should not hesitate another minute in choosing Gretchen to help make their day perfect.
Jen + Josh married July 16^th 2011

Working with Rocket Science Weddings & Events was a pleasure. Gretchen really knew what she was talking about and went above and beyond anything we had ever asked or hoped for. She was a fountain of ideas, which allowed us to pick and choose what would work best for our wedding. We also had the delight of letting Gretchen organize and design all of our flowers. The bouquets were stunning, and the center pieces were simple and elegant, exactly what we wanted. When the day of the wedding came, she worked hard to make sure that our day went smoothly. We truly could not have done it without her. We would recommend Rocket Science Weddings & Events to everyone!!
Shannon + Nate married July 10^th 2010

What would I do without you?? Thank you so much for helping me plan this big exciting day! Your expertise and advice was extremely appreciated, and you really made us feel taken care of. We are so lucky to have met you! Thanks again!
Laura + Paolo married August 7^th 2010

Thank you so much for all of your assistance in making our wedding smooth! We both greatly appreciated you taking charge and creating a smooth, successful wedding for us!
Kayla + Alan married August 6^th 2010

We want to thank you for being our Wedding Coordinator for our daughter's wedding... You exhibited your gifts of using what you were given, that of vision, efficient work habits, flexibility but firm direction, and a reassurance that our requests would be accomplished with satisfactory results...Your light-heartedness and flexible attitude resonated with us, allowing us to relax a bit more and decrease the anxiety and stress, isn't that the goal of a true Wedding Coordinator?... Your lack of outward worry, even in extraordinary situations, allows those around you - your clients and their guests - to experience the full satisfaction of their expectations... Thank you for a job well done!
Mother of the Bride Mary, Rachel + David married June 26^th 2010

Working with my wedding coordinator Gretchen was a true pleasure. It was so comforting to know I had someone in my corner that would go to bat for me. I knew that I could always turn to her with a question, a problem, or a concern. Gretchen always made herself available to me for anything I needed and was always one step ahead of the game. One of the many reasons I clicked with Gretchen right away is because she is so down to earth, professional, and relatable. She has a great sense for humor and can make a stressful situation seem resolvable. Gretchen is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in this business, and is working for me, what more can a bride ask for!
Julia + Kenny married May 30^th 2009

Gretchen is every bride's dream come true, when it comes to having a wedding planner! She was always cheerful and fun to work with, even when I wasn't. She gave me not only the personal attention that I needed as a bride, but also made me feel like I was an old friend. Her knowledge of the wedding world came in handy on more than one occasion, and it is obvious that she truely loves her job. Thanks for helping to make my special day all the more special Gretchen!
Amanda + Stephen married October 10^th 2009

Thank you soooooo much for all of your help throughout this crazy wedding process. You have been so amazing and there is no way we could have done all of this without you. I felt so much more at ease knowing you were taking care of everything and was definitely able to calm my crazy brain because of you.
Meghan + Mark married June 13^th 2009

From the first day I met Gretchen I wanted her to be apart of the planning process and I was so fortunate to have her as my planner! Gretchen has such a calming comfort about her that makes working with her so easy. She is so talented at what she does and enjoys it at the same time. Her organization, knowledge and patience are the qualities I enjoyed the most; she is always one step ahead! Joel and I developed a bond with Gretchen and were able to go to her with any questions and she had the answer. My wedding day was the day I had waited for my whole life and having Gretchen there to help me through it flawlessly was more than I could've asked for! Thank you so much Gretchen for making my day perfect, it was a dream come true!
Amanda + Joel married October 23^rd 2009

I want to thank you for the wonderful job of planning our wedding - it was perfect. I really enjoyed working on the wedding with you and appreciate all of your guidance. I cannot imagine the day without your help and organization! It was the most wonderful day and I did not worry about a thing. You are so wonderful - I have been recommending you to everyone I know! Thank you again - you are the best!
Erin + Kevin married January 19^th 2008

From day one I was impressed with Gretchen's level of professionalism, service and vision. As an event planner myself, it was difficult to hand over the reins for my wedding day, but over the course of my engagement and wedding planning, I was constantly reminded of why I decided to put my trust in Gretchen. Gretchen and her team always had a positive and cheerful attitude, and were happy and eager to assist in every way.
Debbie + Andy married May 31^th 2009