About this vendor
Based out of Seattle, WA, Finn Events is a company that offers full-service event planning for weddings and special occasions. Finnavair McWilliam owns and operates this company as founder and lead planner. This highly experienced professional values diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability - an ethos she will apply when creating your special celebration.
Finnavair has extensive knowledge of planning weddings and other events in the Seattle area. She has planned over 200 weddings and has more than 15 years of event industry experience. Through Finn Events, she offers to apply her expertise and creativity to every detail of your wedding festivities.
Wedding service with Finn Events comes in a range of packages. Finn can help you prepare for a wedding or elopement with day-of coordination, partial planning, and full-service planning options. She also offers destination wedding planning and assistance with sourcing vendors for your special celebration.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- Honeymoon Planning
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Honeymoon
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
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Finn and Mary are absolutely amazing!! We hired Finn to be our partial-planner for our wedding and she helped guide us through everything, every step of the way. We were so lost in the wedding planning process and Finn was the best decision we made. She handled every detail, was creative in her ideas, patient in listening to our questions, and pleasant to work with. She designed our florals and we were blown away with how well everything turned out! She took our vision and made it happen. I am so glad we were able to have Finn's help and organization. She made the whole day perfect and we are so grateful.
Finn is amazing! We hired her as our day-of coordinator and couldn't recommend her more. From day one she provided us with help, answering our questions, and handling contact with our other vendors. Her extensive knowledge of the MV Skansonia was extremely valuable. We were not stressed at all about our timeline thanks to her and her team who put out fires for us and kept things running smoothly!
We are SO grateful that a friend recommended Finn. We were incredibly fortunate to have her vision, detail-orientedness, and calm throughout the planning process. We opted to have a very complex, rustic, multi-day, DIY wedding, and Finn was with us every step of the way - including doing our floral arrangements. Our wedding was all that we envisioned and more, and we left the weekend overjoyed. We couldn't have done it without her.
Finn truly planned and executed the wedding of my husband and I’s dreams and we could not be more grateful for her. My husband and I live across the state from where our wedding took place and planning a wedding in another city was very daunting and we had no idea where to start.
Finn was the first wedding planner that we met with, and after our meeting we knew that we did not need to look any further. She was so kind, detail oriented, walked us through everything while also really trying to get to know us/get an idea of what we wanted. After our first consultation she sent us a very detailed proposal and we were sold!
Throughout the entire planning process she was very communicative and asked the important questions. She provuided amazing recommendations for catering, hair and makeup, even our doggy handler! Fast forward to the wedding day- I can’t say enough about Finn and her team and the amazing vision they helped bring to life. The wedding went seamlessly, without a hitch. If there was a hitch, Finn got to it and solved it immediately. My husband and I received SO many compliments from guests about Finn and Mary, and how the event had run so smoothly. We could not have dreamed of a better wedding planner and we will be forever grateful to her and Mary. I HIGHLY recommend that you hire Finn and her team for any event that you are planning, you will not be disappointed!
We hired Finn as our day-of coordinator. We met a few times before the wedding to talk over the timeline and to pass on all our vendor contacts. On our wedding day, everything was a breeze! We got married in the same venue where we had our reception, and Finn was three steps ahead of everything at all time. My wedding party decided to change their order as they were walking down the aisle? Finn was on it! The cake was late and one of the dessert station label cards was missing? Finn was on it! To be honest, I hardly saw her which I think is a HUGE compliment because it meant that my husband and I were truly able to enjoy the party as the guests of honor. Lastly, even my other vendors kept telling me how great she was and asked for her contact afterwards. :)
The Sound Originals Photo + Video team worked alongside Finn Events for Chelsea + Drew's gorgeous day! This wedding was so incredibly special because of the love and joy of the couple, but also the love and joy of the Finn Events team. They were professional, kind, and extremely talented. We look forward to our next event with them!
Finn is such an amazing wedding planner that my husband and I are seriously so sad that we will not be having another wedding next year for her to plan!
Not only is Finn organized, professional, and kind, but she's very good at working with a vision (even if it's a murky one and you're not sure what you want). Finn always is there to pump you up if you are uncertain and she will always respond in a responsible amount of time.
Throughout the WHOLE wedding process I felt like Finn was not only on top of her work, but respected in the community by other vendors.
One of my favorite things about Finn is that she has so many great connections within the wedding industry that she would suggest three vendors that align with the overall vibe of the wedding to me and I would pick accordingly. She had back ups if none of those worked, but it took a LOT of searching off of my list and I had so much more free time.
I was not stressed at all throughout the process. A week after our wedding, my cousin got engaged and I immediately got her in contact with Finn. That's how amazing she is. Don't search any further—she's your girl.
We are beyond grateful for Finni's exceptional work as our wedding planner. Her personable, kind, and genuine nature put us at ease throughout the planning process. From the initial planning stages to the flawless execution on our special day, Finni demonstrated incredible professionalism and attention to detail. Our wedding was a dream come true, thanks to her expertise in organizing every aspect seamlessly. Her dedication and creativity made our day truly magical. We highly recommend Finni to anyone seeking a wedding planner who goes above and beyond to make your vision a reality. Thank you, Finni, for making our day unforgettable!
If I could give Finn more than 5 stars, I would in a heartbeat! She was so amazing to work with and made our entire planning + wedding process smooth and easy. Finn went above and beyond the normal "day of coordinator duties" and was there for us the entire time leading up to our big day, providing guidance and advice and answering any and all questions that came up while we were planning. Our wedding day went perfectly to plan and that was in large part due to Finn's hard work in keeping everyone on schedule. I was so grateful that I could just relax and enjoy our big day, knowing we had Finn by our side to handle all the details. Finn is also just an all around amazing person and so lovely to work with. Do yourself a favor and book with her, you will not regret it!
Finni is simply amazing. She helped me plan an all outdoor wedding in Seattle and it was perfect! We had multiple unique vendors she had to coordinate with. She was professional but also down to earth since our first meeting. I would say I wa a chill bride until the day before my wedding the forecast went from 85 and sunny to rain all day. 5 days before I made the decision to switch the tent for standing umbrellas- I was panicking. She handle it with such grace, allowed me to freak out a bit but calmed me down and promised me she would handle it - and that’s exactly what she did. She kept my informed and had plan bs which was so helpful on such a stressful day! She also did my florals and they were absolutely perfect!!! (And budget friendly). I cried when i showed up to the venue because it was more perfect than i had imagine. I’m not lying when I say I had the best wedding day I could ask for. Hire her you will not be disappointed! She also loves
Dogs and were obsessed with ours who was center of attention at our wedding. 10/10!
We met with at least 5 day-of coordinators and we knew Finni was special after our first call. We chose the day of coordinator package and truly appreciated extensive communication leading up to the wedding. Finni did an incredible job of keeping us calm during the stressful planning process. With just a few calls and one venue walkthrough, she was able to understand our vision and help us navigate the logistics and coordinate with our vendors to make it a reality. She was very organized and helped us think through all the small, but important details like the venue layout, decor setup, and detailed event timeline. During the event, she kept us on track with the schedule without causing any stress. She was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Couldn’t have been a better experience! She provided tons of helpful suggestions and fun ideas for ways to engage guests, with her expertise and previous experience. For example, we knew nothing about linen rental sizes for different size tables and she created a spreadsheet for us. She was an invaluable resource during the many months of planning. If we were planning it all over again, we would absolutely choose to work with Finni and would recommend Finni to anyone planning a wedding who wants a friendly, organized, and calming presence!
Finni was the day-of coordinator for our wedding at Captain Whidbey Inn in April 2023. She went above and beyond to acheive our vision and ensured our rehearsal, welcome dinner, and entire wedding day were executed flawlessly.
We wholeheartedly recommend her.
We specifically appreciated Finni’s clear communication before and during the wedding weekend, her attention to detail in preparing our venue, and her ability to collaborate with us, the venue, and our vendors during the wedding weekend.
Communication
-We met with Finni throughout the planning process to discuss our vision and decisions
-She was always responsive to our questions via email—responding within 1-2 days
-Her responses were always thoughtful and detailed, with recommended actions
-She also communicated on our behalf with key vendors—to ensure aligned expectations
-During the wedding weekend, Finni communicated her plan, priorities and location—and was available to us to discuss day-of decisions
Attention to Detail
-Finni’s plan for the weekend was oriented toward the smallest but critical details, including mapping indoor and outdoor electrical outlets on the venue property to be used by vendors
-She was responsible for decorating the dining room for our welcome dinner and wedding night reception— she did an incredible job bringing together florals and other decor with place settings, name cards and menus to create a transformative experience for our guests
-She brought us each our specialty drink as we were about to walk into the reception, so we didn’t walk in empty handed. She even remembered seeing the bride’s sequin jacket earlier in her cabin, and reminded her that she might want to put in on before the photographer left (and then ran and got it for her)
-She assembled all of our cards, slices of cake, leftovers, and polaroid photos in our cabin for us to discover and enjoy at the end of the night
Collaboration
-Finni was so easy and fun to work with—and she made a positive impression on our guests, venue staff, and vendors
-Finni’s services included a site visit to our venue—during which she guided us to ask the right questions
-Finni worked with our officiant to plan and run an effective rehearsal
There is a lot you can’t control when you plan a wedding. And there is a lot to do. But if you hire Finni, those things won’t matter—because she will help you, and she will remember to do the things, and you will have the most amazing wedding.
First things first: I could not have asked for a better wedding planner and guide through this process! Finn’s so incredibly kind, friendly and has an air about her that will put any bridezilla at ease. Beside the obvious appeal of her amazing personality, Finn is knowledgeable, professional & informative; asking important questions and covering details I never considered or thought to consider! She was always quick to respond and flexible with scheduling (which was super appreciated with my hectic schedule)! On wedding day, Finn made my vision come to life at my venue by completely over delivering during set up and logistics. Like I said, I could not have asked for a better wedding planner. Thanks Finn!!
I cannot begin to recommend Finn Events more. Finn is an experienced event planner with an endless set of ideas, a passion for excellence, and she puts her clients excitement and goals first. She is exceedingly professional while being fun, and has earned the much-deserved respect of her many vendors across the industry.
I hired Finn Events to execute our annual fundraising gala last year and she delivered a stunning event that exceeded expectations, drew a crowd or attendees that was 60% higher than the year prior, raised more funds than anticipated, and set our organization up for what we expect will be an even more fabulous event this year.
Finn is detail-oriented and balances all those critical details with the big picture experience that only years of event execution and a creative mind can pull off.
I doubt I'll ever use a different event planner for any event going forward. If you choose Finn for your event--whether a wedding, a corporate event, or a gala, you will have a wonderful steward of your dream and have people complimenting you for years to come.
Finn was OUTSTANDING! She was recommended to us by another vendor and she exceeded every expectation we had. From our first communication, Finn was prompt in her replies, extremely affable, and very informative. Finn helped us tailor a package that fit our needs exactly. She responded to countless emails from us, giving us sound advice and feedback with thoughtfulness and patience. In the final lead up to our wedding, Finn kept us on track with timing reminders in regards to where we should be with our planning. Our rehearsal couldn't have gone smoother. She corralled our wedding party effortlessly and coordinated the day of schedule in conjunction with all our vendors. On the day of the wedding, Finn was our rock, making sure we were staying on schedule but also reminding us that it was our day and if we wanted to spend more time in one space, she would tailor the schedule. We never saw Finn flustered. She exuded calm during the entirety of our journey with her and as a result, calmed us as well! It was truly a joy to work with her and we are proud to now call her our friend. We highly, highly, highly recommend her!
Hiring Finni was the best planning decision we made! We live in New York and the wedding was in Tacoma so we really needed a wedding planner who is knowledgeable, skilled and detail-oriented. With Finni, we got all of the above and more!
We hired Finni for full service wedding planning for our Sangeet, wedding ceremony and reception (a 2 day event), and from day one she showed a real passion for our vision and frequently went above & beyond to ensure our vision could be realized. She was a great combination of creative and practical - allowing us to try different things while also staying on top of timelines & budgets. Our wedding was an Indian/American fusion wedding, and Finni was very culturally sensitive - asking questions, helping us envision the perfect fusion wedding. She was also a joy to work with & actually made the many months of planning pretty fun.
The entire wedding weekend was an absolute dream with Finni handling many of the coordination responsibilities. We’re really lucky to have found Finni and you would be too!
If you had asked me to describe what I was looking for in a wedding planner, Finni went above and beyond all expectations. She had an intimate understanding of the wedding industry and stakeholders within Seattle and gave us a comprehensive list of recommendations for all our needs. Each of the vendors we selected were brilliant and already had a great working relationship with Finni. She was with us every step of the way and was an absolute godsend the day of the wedding. She was willing to work with us on strange hours while my spouse and I were out of the country for the entire year for the wedding! Her responsiveness to any and all inquiries we would have throughout the planning phase was incredible, and her ability to incorporate multiple faiths and cultures was extremely helpful.
I'll give one anecdote that highlights how great she was. During our reception, it was becoming clear to Finni that the time we had with our photographer would expire in the middle of the dancing phase of the reception. Finni took proactive steps and spoke with my mother to ask for her permission to pay the photographer for an extra hour. When my mother said yes, she went ahead and paid the photographer up front with her own money for an extra hour to ensure he would capture the dancing. She did all of this without stressing me out and letting me and my spouse enjoy the night in blissful ignorance.
This is who you get when you hire Finni. She is someone who provides comprehensive support, both before, during, and after the big day. Out of all the money we spent on the wedding, Finni was easily the most valuable service we spent on. Thank you again Finni.
My husband and I were originally planning a destination wedding but unfortunately it fell through. We were left scrambling with a tight turnaround time so finding Finni is the best thing that could've happened to us. She helped walk us through every step of the planning process including stepping in as emotional support during some family drama. Finni actually took the time to really listen to what was important to us and turned it into reality. Aside from being a miracle worker, she's also just one of the sweetest people you'll meet which was the cherry on top. We can't recommend her enough and it would be a miss not to work with her.
Not only is Finni friendly, professional, and experienced, she is creative and innovative. My now-husband and I liked components of what felt like every idea and photo we came across for our wedding. Finni listened to us, heard what we liked and wanted, and helped us find a cohesive vision and plan for our wedding day. She’s extremely organized, supportive and soo easy to work with. She’s also very responsive and her demeanor at all times was reassuring and calming. And ultimately, on our wedding day, neither of us had to worry about a thing for our ceremony and reception. Finni was a leader of our ideas and coordinated with our other vendors flawlessly. We each just got to enjoy our day with our families and with each other without a worry. We highly recommend working with Finni. She really is amazing!!
I cannot relate to other brides who felt like they spent their day scrambling and stressed. Finnavair was seamless in coordinating vendors. She was straightforward about pricing and had it best interest in mind every moment and not once did we feel pressured. Our day was immeasurable and exceeded our imagination. My partner and I will be planning MANY anniversary parties with Finni at our side. Thank you so much Finni! It couldn’t have been more perfect.
Finni was an incredible coordinator. Our wedding ran so smoothly because of the help she provided. She was great in all aspects of communication, organization, and set up. Finni came out early the day before for the rehearsal to make sure she would help in any way possible. The day of the wedding we were so impressed that she went out of her way to assist in ways beyond what she was contracted to do.
I would recommend Finni to anyone planning a wedding. Thank you so much Finni!
I cannot say enough good things about Finni! She made the day of the wedding go so smoothly, and I truly could not imagine what it would’ve been like without her. She is so so organized, flexible, patient, and kind, one of my other vendors even commented on how thorough she was! She asked questions I hadn’t even considered. 103947/10
So happy we had Carlee as our day-of coordinator. Honestly wish we had hired a wedding coordinator from the beginning! Having that support was so important being the bride so I wasn't required to check in with all vendors as the event continued.
Finni was amazing! She not only made sure everything ran smoothly, but she went above and beyond setting up our exact vision for the night. She was so much fun to work with and absolutely professional.
Finn Events was incredible to work with on our big fundraising event. Finni is fun, professional, incredibly efficient with her time, and thinks ahead about all the details. I can't wait to hire her again!
Finni helped me in all aspects of wedding planning. My now husband and I decided to get married before he was deployed by the Air Force and Finni helped us pull together and unforgettable wedding in under 2 months. Finni was available to take more than a couple of my frantic calls and quickly put my mind at ease. Our California wedding was intimate and had little personal touches throughout. She gave us the idea for a bunch of tiny cakes because we could not decide which flavor was our favorite, which was a huge success. I would not think twice to have Finni plan another party for us in the future!
Finni helped us coordinate our 25th anniversary at my non-profit and she was a lifesaver! It wasn't a wedding, but it was a formal catered event with ninety people in attendance. She came on with only three weeks left to plan and made sure that the event was flawless. I loved working with her. The event was a success and Finni and her team did a phenomenal job!
Finni is a gifted wedding planner, it's apparent she truly loves and enjoys what she does. As the mother of the bride it was such a relief to have someone so organized, thoughtful and attentive to details helping my daughter plan her wedding. The wedding was wonderful and seamless. Finni made the planning and wedding day stress free and executed my daughter's vision and dream day beautifully. Bonus: she is a really cool person!!
Finni did a phenomenal job coordinating our wedding day! She is friendly, professional and the calm positive energy you NEED when planning a wedding! Further Finni is a kind person and someone we always felt excited to talk to and comfortable to be ourselves with. Finni was there for us every step of the way to answer questions, give helpful tips and offer her incredible knowledge on what would work best for our vision! We were so impressed by her quick responsiveness to emails throughout the planning process as well as her preparedness for our planning meetings. About 6 months before our wedding, we moved from Seattle to London and so it became a destination wedding for us - having Finni there to keep us on track with planning made the transition so much less stressful and only highlighted Finni’s skills more! We’re so happy we trusted Finni with this important job and highly highly recommend her!
Finni is absolutely the most wonderful planner, coordinator, and all around event side kick we could have asked for. Her forethought was imperative to the success of the day; and her ability to seamlessly coordinate the day of events made my day (the bride) effortless. She truly cared about our vision, story, and the emotional toll that planning a wedding can bring; and helped to alleviate any stress we had along the way. We will be using Finni for all of our events from now on. We can't recommend her enough!
Finni was fantastic from start to finish for our wedding during her time at the Skansonia. We were originally supposed to get married in September 2020 (wound up with a small private celebration in August 2020) and Finni helped us find a new date in August 2021 for a wedding party to celebrate with all those who were unable to attend due to COVD. Throughout this very stressful time, Finni was very responsive and flexible to our needs, even when her business was shut down. Leading up to our party, Finni checked in multiple times and was a fantastic planner to ensure our needs were met. Our event could not have gone smoother and Finni made that happen. We could not be more grateful for her support and enthusiastically recommend her to anyone planning an event!
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