Certified Wedding Educator Pro & Planner in IA/IL
$2,500 starting price
Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
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Brianne Ackerland, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Wedding Educator
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AWARD WINNER (9X)
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Hi! I'm Brianne Ackerland, a Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Wedding Educator Pro.
I’m also your guide, advocate, and the creative force behind Stress-Free Weddings. With a rich tapestry of experience that spans years and a certification that marks my commitment to excellence, I've dedicated my life to the art of bringing wedding dreams to life.
My philosophy?
That every couple deserves a day free from stress, filled with the moments that matter most. It's not just about creating a beautiful event—it's about honoring your story with every detail.
Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. is an Educated, Insured, and Award Winning wedding planning service in Iowa and Illinois.
* Are you in planning panic mode? No problem!
* Have you already completed all your App To Do Lists? Wonderful!
* Do you have kids that are dragging their feel with the planning process? We can help!
* Planning a wedding from out of State? We specialize in assisting couples planning long distance having Iowa Destination Weddings in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Dubuque, and Iowa City, Iowa. As well as Galena, Moline, and Rock Island, Illinois.
We can assist through all aspects of the wedding planning process. A stress-free wedding awaits you.
Contact us about your FREE CONSULTATION - text 563.271.8120
Woman-owned Business
+15 years in business
Speaks English
Prices & packages
Wedding Consulting Package
$1,000 starting price
Wedding Consulting Package
$1,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Etiquette Guidance
Etiquette Guidance
Budget Review
Budget Review
12 Month Planning Check-List
12 Month Planning Check-List
Review of Vendor Contracts
Review of Vendor Contracts
4 Virtual Wedding Planning One Hour Meetings
4 Virtual Wedding Planning One Hour Meetings
Timeline Recommendations/Creation
Timeline Recommendations/Creation
Vendor Recommendations
Vendor Recommendations
Tranquility Package
$1,700 starting price
Tranquility Package
$1,700 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Ceremony Reharsal - 1 Hour
Ceremony Reharsal - 1 Hour
Ceremony Coordination - 3 Hours
Ceremony Coordination - 3 Hours
Ceremony diagram
Ceremony diagram
Ceremony timeline creation
Ceremony timeline creation
Ceremony venue visit to discuss logistics
Ceremony venue visit to discuss logistics
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- Wedding Consulting Package$1,000 starting priceWedding Consulting Package$1,000 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursEtiquette GuidanceEtiquette GuidanceBudget ReviewBudget Review12 Month Planning Check-List12 Month Planning Check-ListReview of Vendor ContractsReview of Vendor Contracts4 Virtual Wedding Planning One Hour Meetings4 Virtual Wedding Planning One Hour MeetingsTimeline Recommendations/CreationTimeline Recommendations/CreationVendor RecommendationsVendor Recommendations
- Tranquility Package$1,700 starting priceTranquility Package$1,700 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursCeremony Reharsal - 1 HourCeremony Reharsal - 1 HourCeremony Coordination - 3 HoursCeremony Coordination - 3 HoursCeremony diagramCeremony diagramCeremony timeline creationCeremony timeline creationCeremony venue visit to discuss logisticsCeremony venue visit to discuss logistics
- Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
- Couples usually spend $3,500
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Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding
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Meet the team
Brianne Ackerland, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Wedding Educator
Owner
My love for planning started back in high school when organizing club fundraisers and it never stopped. When I am not assisting couples planning their weddings, I am shuttling my two daughters around or trying to keep my dog Lilo from chasing my daughters' cat. When I get quiet time, I love to grab my favorite Starbucks drink and read books. And it has to be a physical book - no e-books for me. Since I am also an Independent Travel Agent, I love to share experiences of places my family and I have visited. Jamaica is our next stop, and I can't wait!
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5.0
out of 5.095 reviews
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Brianne from Stress-Free Weddings receives glowing reviews from couples who highly recommend her services for wedding planning, particularly for out-of-state weddings. Reviewers praise Brianne for her professionalism, enthusiasm, organizational skills, and helpful guidance, noting that she made the planning process stress-free and enjoyable. Brianne's attention to detail, vendor recommendations, and coordination on the wedding day are highlighted as key factors that contributed to successful and smooth events. Couples express gratitude for Brianne's expertise, seamless execution, and ensuring a memorable and beautiful wedding day.Review photos
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Rachel S
5.0
5/23/2025
Would highly recommend Brianne! We are from the QC area, and right from the start we knew that Brianne was going to be so helpful! I am an elementary school teacher and my husband is a used car manager, and our jobs take up a lot of our time, so we knew planning a wedding in 11 months was going to be tough. However, Brianne made EVERYTHING possible and stress free. From scheduling meetings with vendors, to helping pick out centerpieces and flowers, Brianne really went the extra mile. She is very knowledgeable and made everything easy. She orchestrated the wedding day smoothly, and kept everything on track! She truly is phenomenal and our wedding day was amazing because of her.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 05/27/2025
Rachel it was so much fun working with you and Blaze on your big day. I appreciate your k...
ind words and wish you two all the best!
Anita S
5.0
1/13/2025
We hired Brianne for full service wedding planning for our out of state wedding and could not be happier with the results. Brianne is very professional and enthusiastic, finding ways to make our ideas work while offering guidance and suggestions from her past experience to make the day run smoothly and beautifully. She knew all the right questions to ask all of the vendors, and coordinated their services. She kept our planning on track, eliminating the worry that we were missing something or behind schedule. With an outdoor ceremony a bit off-site, there were a lot of logistics to manage on the day of, and we never had to give anything a second thought - just purely enjoyed the moment to the fullest. Absolutely invaluable - would definitely recommend.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 01/14/2025
Anita and Larry it was a joy working with you planning your destination wedding. Thank yo...
u for the kind words and I wish you both all the best!
Any questions?
Victoria B
5.0
10/03/2024
We planned our wedding in Iowa from out of state and Brianne was so helpful in navigating the process. I immediately felt drawn to Brianne after our first conversation due to her energy and clear enthusiasm for making sure her clients have the best possible day. Her monthly checkins and openness to answering questions made us feel so much more confident in knowing that the details of our wedding were prepared. Brianne joined us for a walkthrough of our venue and asked so many crucial questions that made setup and the wedding day so much less stressful. On the wedding day, Brianne and her assistant kept the mood fun and light and made sure everything ran smoothly. I'm so grateful to Brianne and her guidance!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 01/01/2025
Thank you Vicki for the kind words. It was so much fun celebrating your big day. Best wi...
shes to you both!
Amber B
5.0
9/23/2024
We cannot say enough good things about Brianne. Coming from someone who literally was a giant stress-ball for our 18 month engagement, I had no worries the day of our wedding. I knew that if anything happened, Bri would handle it. Throughout the planning process, Bri’s monthly checklists were super helpful to ensure nothing was missed. The day of the wedding, Bri and her assistant were absolute rockstars. It was so nice to not have to worry about anything but enjoying our day. We are so grateful for Bri being a part of making our day perfect.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 10/03/2024
It was so much working with both on your wedding. Thank you for entrusting me with ensuri...
ng it was a stress free day.
Allyson K
5.0
9/21/2024
9/7/24 wedding - When my husband and I first got engaged we had no idea where to begin with wedding planning or what the steps would be leading up to the big day. We knew we needed HELP. Hiring Brianne from Stress-Free Weddings was the best decision we made. Brianne answered all of our questions and helped us find the perfect venders that matched our vibes and what we wanted our big day to look like. Brianne’s quick email responses put us at ease. The day of our wedding went so smooth with Brianne and her assistant being there with us. They even made a timeline schedule for the day which the wedding party and all the venders absolutely LOVED!!!! I would highly suggest hiring a wedding planner and it to absolutely be Brianne from Stress- Free Weddings.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 10/03/2024
Allyson and Derek you two were such great clients. I love how envolved you both were in t...
he decision making process. Thank you for entrusting me to make your big day stress free!
Anna D
5.0
7/04/2024
Hiring Brianne for partial planning and day-of coordination was one of, if not the absolute best, decisions we made for our wedding day.
It was really important to me to ensure my fiancé, our families, and I were able to fully enjoy the wedding day without worrying about or being responsible for anything pertaining to the event setup or vendor coordination. Brianne absolutely exceeded this expectation, making sure our wedding day functioned flawlessly. We had the added challenge of planning our wedding from afar as neither me nor my fiancé live in Iowa and Brianne had tons of experience supporting with “destination” weddings from other couples in similar situations to us.
When we first began working with Brianne, she provided a list of trusted vendors that she had first-hand experience working with. This was so helpful since I had no experience with any wedding vendors in Iowa. We booked the majority of our vendors based on her recommendations and to no surprise, they were all incredibly professional and exceeded our expectations on the day. Of the vendors we booked on our own who hadn’t worked with Brianne before, they were all incredibly complimentary of how organized and communicative she was. Many of them mentioned that her support made their job easier and helped them enjoy the day even more which I loved!
Throughout the entire process Brianne made it clear that she was there to execute on me and my fiancé’s wishes for our wedding and would not waiver in the face of tricky family dynamics. Not only did she stay true to her word on this, but she did so in a way that didn’t throw me or my fiancé under the bus which I am so grateful for.
She went above and beyond on multiple occasions, including printing the seating chart and bringing it to the venue, filing the marriage license for us, and even giving me, my fiancé, and some of the wedding party a ride back from rehearsal when we couldn’t get an Uber.
Brianne and her assistant, Ellie, were the keys to our wedding day running smoothly and I know without a doubt that their planning and coordination helped everyone (guests and vendors alike) have a great experience which was my top priority in planning our wedding.
Throughout the entire process Brianne was professional and pleasant to work with. She is extremely detail-oriented, communicative, polite yet direct, and easy to be around.
If you’re looking for a wedding planner and/or day-of coordinator in Iowa or Illinois, I really cannot recommend Brianne enough!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 01/01/2025
Anna and Rory it was so much fun working with you to plan your big day. I am so glad you ...
were able to enjoy your destination wedding stress free.
Becky H
5.0
6/26/2024
We had the immense pleasure of working with Brianne from Stress Free Weddings to plan my daughter's wedding, and we could not be more thrilled with the outcome. With only six short weeks to pull everything together, Brianne took on the challenge like a true professional.
From the very beginning, Brianne's expertise and dedication shone through. She set us up with amazing vendors, each of whom exceeded our expectations. The quality and professionalism of everyone involved were top-notch, and we absolutely loved working with them.
Brianne's ability to bring my daughter's vision to life was truly remarkable. My daughter had her heart set on a specific wedding reception vibe based on a Pinterest photo, and Brianne and her team made it happen. The end result was a breathtaking and intimate wedding reception that felt like a dream come true.
We truly could not have done this without Brianne's help and expertise. Her organizational skills, creativity, and calming presence made the entire planning process a joy. We highly recommend Brianne at Stress Free Weddings to any new brides (and mothers of the brides) looking to create a memorable and beautiful wedding. Thank you, Brianne, for making my daughter's special day absolutely perfect!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 06/28/2024
Becky thank you so much for your detailed review of our services. It was such a pleasure ...
working with you and your daughter. I appreciate the support and assistance you provided Maddie and John with making sure their day was just as they hoped it would be. What a treat to be able to pull together this fabulous event in just 6 short weeks!
Morgan W
5.0
6/05/2024
Brianne is incredible at what she does! I was very hesitant to hire a wedding planner due to wanting to save money. She was worth about 10 times what we paid for her help. I knew absolutely nothing about planning a wedding, and trying to plan one while being very busy with work was not going well for me. Brianne took all the stress off of me almost immediately. I instantly felt better after the first time talking to her. She helped keep my planning on track, was there to answer any questions I had, and to remind me of things I never would have thought to do. My favorite thing she helped me with was flowers and decor. I am NOT good at selecting either of those things and felt so overwhelmed by all the options. Bri sat down, talked to me to get an idea of what I liked, then gave me a couple options to choose from rather than what felt like a million. It was something I was really dreading doing and she made it so much easier. Plus they both turned out beautiful. Also, her day of assistance was a life saver. Because of her my husband and I and our families had nothing to worry about and could just enjoy the day. Our wedding day was PERFECT down to the last detail, all thanks to Brianne. I have no idea what I would have done without her.
Megan J
5.0
6/01/2024
Let me be the first to say that if you’re looking for effort, attention to detail, and organization. You have come to the right place. Wedding planning is no easy task for any couple with only a list of ideas to go off of, yet somehow she makes it seamless. Throughout the grueling journey of making it from start to finish, Bri was firm and patient to get us to our goal. She has more than enough experience, so she knows exactly what is possible and was is not without it even being written down yet. We achieved the wedding of our dreams and it wouldn’t have been possible without Bri, not just as a guide, but as a leader and as a friend. Book with her asap! You will not regret it.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 01/01/2025
Thank you Megan for the kind words about our services. I wish you and Ben all the best!
Kayci P
5.0
1/14/2024
Brianne did a fantastic job helping us plan and execute our November 2023 wedding! She was knowledgeable, professional, on top of her communication, and really allowed us to relax on our special day while she took care of everything else. I cannot recommend her enough!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 01/24/2024
Kayci and Bryan I am so happy you were able to relax on your special day. I was so happy ...
the weather held out for us and you could have your ceremony outside. The weather was gorgeous. I wish you both all the best!
Susan H
5.0
11/07/2023
We could not have planned our wedding without Brianne. I tell everyone to get a wedding planner. It was the best decision we made. Her knowledge of other vendors made our decision making so much easier. Her monthly checklists kept us on track. The day of the wedding she handled everything so we didn’t have to worry about anything but walking down the aisle.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 11/07/2023
Congrats Susan & Chase! It was such a pleasure helping plan your special day. I am so ha...
ppy you entrusted me with your event. Best Wishes to you both!
Elizabeth S
5.0
10/17/2023
We adore her! Neither of us can plan anything bigger than a date night yet with Brianne we felt completely at ease and comfortable and cared for throughout the whole journey to throwing a wedding for 85 people from all over the country/world — and that’s because anything we didn’t know to do, she took on, and anything we hadn’t thought of doing, she took on. We never had a doubt that everything would be taken care of, thought of, and handled — not just handled, but beautifully handled. I was burdened with NOTHING on the day of our wedding. My husband and I floated through it. Truly, our wedding was perfect, and that’s absolutely all thanks to Brianne.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 10/17/2023
Elizabeth it was a pleasure helping you and Joe with your event day. I am so glad everyth...
ing went perfectly and that you got to enjoy it stress free. I wish you both and your adorable daughter all the best!
Claudia R
5.0
10/05/2023
Brianne (Stress-Free Weddings) truly made our wedding day perfect! Everything about our day ran so smoothly all because of her. She is so thorough and goes above and beyond any expectation. She put so much time and work in just to make sure our day was everything we wanted and more. Not only just the day of, but she made the planning process leading up to the wedding go smoothly also. She has so much knowledge and has the best recommendations when it comes to vendors and planning in general. She saved us and our families so much stress, and I seriously can't recommend her enough! I could not have imagined my wedding without her. We are so thankful to have found such an amazing wedding planner! 10/10!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 10/17/2023
Claudia and Tyeler thank you for such a wonderful review on your planning experience. It ...
was a joy getting to celebrate with you and your family. I am so glad we had a last minute opening to help you with your big day!
Colin S
5.0
10/02/2023
Brianne was beyond incredible when it came to our wedding planning! She is organized, detail-oriented, and always brings her positive attitude to the conversation. Brianne is very communicative (both with us and our vendors!), sets thorough timelines and task lists, and always provided us a clear path to a successful wedding day on our video/in-person check-ins. We always felt like Brianne had our back and had the details covered! Needless to say, it was a stress-free day and we are so grateful for it! We absolutely recommend Brianne!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 10/03/2023
Colin it was an absolute joy working with you and Jordyn on your wedding this summer. You...
were such a great planning partners that I know that will continue on in your marriage. Best Wishes to you both!
Haley H
5.0
9/29/2023
Our wedding day was an absolute dream come true, and we owe it all to Brianne! From the very beginning of our wedding planning journey to the moment we said, "I do," Brianne was there for us every step of the way. We cannot express our gratitude enough for the incredible work she did to make our special day perfect. If you're looking for someone who is passionate, organized, and will make your wedding day stress-free and unforgettable, Brianne is the one you want by your side.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 10/03/2023
Congratulations Haley and Cory. What a special couple you are. It was a joy working with...
you to plan the perfect day. Thank you for allowing me to donate your flowers to a local nursing home so that we could keep the love going. Best wishes to you both!
Beth L
5.0
9/14/2023
Bri took the stress off of so many things for us!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 09/14/2023
Thank you Beth. It is always wonderful to get reviews from the Mother of the Bride. We h...
ad so much fun planning Ashley & Chad's day and it turned out amazing!
Richard G
5.0
8/26/2023
We can't thank Brianne enough for everything! When she says stress free, she really means it. We live in New Jersey, but my wife is originally from Iowa so we wanted to have our wedding back in Iowa. At first it was a little over whelming to think about planning a wedding from so far away, but Brianne made it effortless.
Brianne is organized, experienced, and has a great roster of vendors that she trusts and are equally as professional. She attended meetings with us with each vendor and gave us advice when it came time to make decisions. On the day of the wedding she handled EVERYTHING. I honestly didn't worry about a thing and if anything came up, Brianne was already taking care of it.
We wouldn’t have been able to do this without her! You will not be disappointed if you bring her on to help plan your wedding (or any event)!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 08/29/2023
Rich and Annie it was a pleasure helping you plan your Iowa destination wedding. I wish y...
ou both all the best!
Michelle S
5.0
7/25/2023
Brianne is nothing short of a godsend! She was incredible to work with, and we would hire her again in a heartbeat. Brianne helped us plan and execute an exquisite multi-cultural wedding in a relatively short period of time. She is prepared, communicative, caring, and supportive. She kept us organized and broke down our to-do lists into manageable pieces. She helped us find our vendors and was the point of contact for all of them. She attended meetings with us with the vendors and gave us advice when it came time to make decisions. We wouldn’t have been able to do this without her!
Our wedding consisted of two ceremonies in one day (Hindu in the morning and Jewish in the evening). Brianne was knowledgeable about both cultures and coordinated with the priest and officiant to ensure everything went the way we wanted it to. She even brought multiple assistants on the day of the wedding which helped it all run smoothly.
We can’t speak highly enough about Brianne! We would recommend her to everyone we know. She really went above and beyond. We were asked all night by our wedding guests who our planner was because she did such a phenomenal job. The only sad part about being married now is that we don’t get to work with her anymore. Hire Brianne, you won’t regret it!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 10/03/2023
Michelle and Madan what a great time it was planning your destination wedding. Seeing you...
both on the dance floor all night long made me so happy. Getting to party with your friends and family that traveled from all over the world was so special. Best wishes to you both!
Abbie M
5.0
7/07/2023
Brianne was incredible to work with for our wedding. Leading up to the big day she helped with all the details and decisions, big or small and truly made it a stress free day. A lot goes into planning a wedding and having it all run smoothly and Brianne took care of it all. Guests were even pleased with how on time everything ran and everyone had a great time at the wedding. She made sure not only Jake and I were stress free the day of the wedding, but our parents too. She even went above and beyond to donate her time to deliver our flowers after our wedding to a local care facility. Overall, a fabulous job done by Stress Free Weddings. Thank you so much!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 10/03/2023
Abbie thank you for your kind words. It was such a picture-perfect day. As a super organ...
ized bride - it was wonderful that you entrusted the execution of your event day to me and my team. The facility appreciated receiving the flowers from your reception so much. Best wishes to you both!
Ivonne F
5.0
3/08/2023
I cannot recommend working with Brianne enough! Our wedding had to be postponed due to COVID, a deployment on behalf of my husband, but our wedding finally happened two years after we had originally scheduled it for in 2020. Brianne was amazing throughout the entire process, she was kind, supportive and understanding of the circumstances. She helped us every step of the way, whenever we had questions she was there ready to answer them. The day of the wedding, she was a lifesaver! We didn't have to worry about anything besides getting ready and spending time with our family and friends. You will not regret hiring her as your wedding planner! Besides being a great wedding planner she is also a wonderful and kind human being.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 03/20/2023
Ivonne thank you so much for your kind words. Certainly we had some outstanding hurdles t...
o overcome to get to your wedding day. But it was unforgettable. You and Jake will hold the title of "Longest Wedding Planning Clients" for us. Best wishes to you both!
Mia H
5.0
2/27/2023
Stress Free weddings really did make our week and our day completely stress free! We had a very a la carte wedding where nothing came in a package since we had a backyard/farm style wedding on private property. We brought in every individual piece from plates, tables, and chairs, to the venue structures itself including the tent and bathroom. We were working with a lot of players, and we had complicated instructions for finding the property. Brianne coordinated the delivery with all our vendors the week leading up to the wedding. We were so glad to have her help with those logistics since we couldn’t be there during the week of vendor deliveries due to work, crafting last minute decor, putting guest details together, or greeting early arriving travelers. On the day of the wedding, Brianne was there every minute of setup. We put all our trust in her so we weren’t there at all for the process, but when we showed up we were impressed! During the wedding events Brianne ran a very smooth order of events. She came very prepared and knew exactly what to do. The primary feedback we got from our guests was that our wedding was so much fun but more importantly, we, as the bride and groom, also looked like we were enjoying ourselves. That would not have happened without our trust in Brianne being in charge!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 03/20/2023
Mia thank you so much for your kind words. It was an honor to be selected to help you wit...
h your event at the family property. I wish you both all the best!
Kira Y
5.0
1/31/2023
I was frozen with decision fatigue when it came to wedding planning. My friend recommended I talked to Bri and we instantly clicked! She was able to find us the BEST vendors for our day even when we were on at time crunch. She refused to let us settle for just "ok" and made sure we were getting everything we wanted for our big day. I can honestly say our wedding would have been DRASTICALLY different (not in a good way) if it wasn't for Bri.
It was a blessing to have her looking at the little details so we could focus on the FUN parts and spending time with each other and our family. Bri was there for the rehearsal and day-of making sure everything ran smoothly and taking on both little/big tasks so they didn't fall on our families.
Bri was so easy to talk to and reach whenever we needed her. I even had a moment of panic while making decisions and she went out of her way to meet with our vendor and take some of those decisions off of my plate. Just knowing she was there to answer our questions, offer suggestions, and ensure we weren't missing anything was such a stress relief.
She will also let loose on the dance floor at the end of the night ;)
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 03/20/2023
Kira and Paul it was so much fun working with you on your New Year's Eve wedding. There w...
ere so many wonderful surprises that made the day so special. It was an honor to work with you both on our big day and it was so much fun for me as well. I was happy to join you on the dance floor at the end of the night!
Julia P
5.0
12/14/2022
We used Brianne for her day of coordination services for our wedding in October. We were so incredibly happy with all the help she was able to provide, she really was essential in tying up all the little details and making sure everything stayed on track all day long. It took an incredible amount of stress off my shoulders on the day and she really allowed me to be able to enjoy every moment of my wedding. She is extremely detail oriented and knows all the ins and outs of the wedding industry and does a wonderful job of coordinating with vendors and making sure everything goes off without a hitch, she is worth every penny!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 12/22/2022
Julia and Jared it was such a pleasure working with you both on your event. You were one ...
of the most organized couples I have had the joy of working with. I appreciate you entrusting your special day to me and my team. Best wishes to you both!
Christel G
5.0
12/13/2022
Hiring Brianne was the best decision we made for our wedding. She truly made our wedding day absolutely stress free! She made sure we stayed on task for each and every step of the process, answering our questions and giving guidance. When things went off track, Brianne was right there helping us get back on the right path. Her vendor knowledge was amazing and her recommendations gave us the A-team for our big day. I don’t think our day would have been successful without her. We’d 100% recommend Brianne and her team and if we were to do it all again, she’d be the first person we’d hire.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 12/22/2022
Christel thank you for your kind words. I am so glad to hear that you were able to enjoy ...
your day stress free! Best wishes to you and Hayden!
Megan O
5.0
11/25/2022
We were originally looking for a day-of coordinator but after meeting Brianne we knew we needed to utilize her and her expertise for the entire wedding planning process. She was incredibly organized and made the entire process smooth and much easier on us. She was very communicative and always willing to answer questions we had. Brianne respected our vision and what we wanted for our wedding, but her insight and experience enhanced the planning process and made the wedding day itself more beautiful and fun than we could have imagined. She advocated for us and took care of us throughout, and we truthfully experienced a stress-free wedding day. Her experience was noteworthy, but she was also an absolute pleasure to work with. Would 100% hire Brianne /Stress-Free Weddings again in a heartbeat!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 11/29/2022
Megan thank you for such an amazing review of our services. It was a pleasure helping you...
plan your event. We were honored to donate your wedding flowers to a Senior Housing Facility and the guest blankets to a local animal shelter. Best wishes to you and Tyson!
Mary V
5.0
11/10/2022
Brianne was so helpful in helping me plan our wedding. She looked at my reception venue with me to see what all was still needed, helped me create a schedule for the wedding day and shared it with all our vendors, answered countless emails with all my questions, made sure we were on track to get the important things done in time, and gave great feedback and advice! When we had to completely change up all our plans for the wedding only 6 days out because of covid she talked with all of our vendors to get them rescheduled to our new date for the reception, she worked with us to figure out how to make an outdoor ceremony work last minute, called in a friend the night before our wedding to do my makeup, ran the rehearsal the night before, made sure everything ran smoothly the day of, and all while being calm and collected! If it wasn't for her, I probably wouldn't have been able to throw together the wedding ceremony I had or be able to handle the stress of everything the last couple of months! Everyone should have a wedding planner like Bri for their wedding, I just wish I would have found her sooner!!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 11/11/2022
Mary thank you for your review of our services. It was my pleasure to assist you with pla...
nning your event not once but twice :) I look forward to celebrating with you and Jesse and all the family next year on your one year anniversary!
Katy S
5.0
9/26/2022
Bri was absolutely perfect! We almost didn’t hire a wedding coordinator, and I am SO happy we did. She helped with every single detail that went into the wedding from the 12 month checklist all the way until the day of. She was so calm and collected, organized, and very good at communicating. Every little detail was taken care of. We did not have to worry about one thing during the day of. She knows what she is doing and made our wedding perfect. Our wedding would not have been the same without her help.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 11/11/2022
Katy and Josh it was an absolute pleasure working with you and your family plan your event...
. I am so happy to hear our team's attention to detail made your wedding day perfect and stress free!
Meagan C
5.0
9/21/2022
Bri was amazing! I honestly don’t know how I could have done this on my own. Being an out of town bride was hard enough but Bri made everything much easier. She always made herself available via zoom when the bride wedding nerves took over and was able to reassure me that everything was on track! The day of was smooth as butter. Bri made sure everything was set and ready to go and always on hand when a question arose. When our lunch order got randomly canceled out of nowhere, Bri and her team took over and was able to find a replacement quick. She kept a tight timeline so we never felt behind, we actually got ahead to have some downtime! At the end of the day everything had gone just as planned and I could not recommend Bri enough!!!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 09/21/2022
Meagan & Jorge it was a pleasure working with you on your event. Thank you for entrusting...
me with helping you find the perfect venue and vendors for your Iowa destination wedding. I wish you both all the best!
Lopa D
5.0
9/12/2022
Brianne has now helped with two wedding in our family, mine and my sisters, for day of coordinator! She is great to work with, great communicator, and always goes above and beyond to help make your day special. She is quick with getting back to you with emails and she is willing to help with even the most out of the box requests. Her and her staff were quick to resolve a small mishap during the reception and I couldn't be more thankful for all she has done! I would highly recommend hiring her team for your wedding. You will not be disappointed!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 09/14/2022
Lopa it was such a pleasure being able to assist you and your family again. Everything wa...
s gorgeous and I am so glad that you and Vishal were able to enjoy your special day.
Noa F
5.0
8/24/2022
Brianne went above and beyond our expectations. She helped us with things we didn’t know we needed assistance on. Brianne thought of everything and ran things efficiently. On the day of our wedding Brianne was punctual, organized, and super sweet. Stress Free Weddings really did create a stress free day for us and Brianne helped make our day all the more special. I would highly recommend hiring her and her team for your event!! You won’t regret it.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 09/16/2022
Noa and Malcolm it was such a beautiful day with your family and friends. I am happy to h...
ear my team and I exceeded your expectations. I wish you both all the best as you start your new life together.
Riana S
5.0
1/22/2022
Tyler and I can’t express how grateful we are for Bri and her team for helping with our wedding. We hired Bri to be our day-of coordinator, which did come with a lot of help in the months before the wedding with contract reviews and monthly check-ins. Bri responded promptly to every email and made sure we stayed on track in the planning process. Bri is super organized - with a binder full of information and checklists for every step of the way. Every single day-of detail was planned out and documented. My family RAVED about Bri and was so impressed with the detailed timelines they were given. She is also very knowledgeable about local vendors and gave us many great recommendations that we wouldn’t have found without her help. I don’t think our wedding would’ve been what it was without Bri and her team! We can’t thank Bri enough and will always recommend her to any future bride-to-be in the area!!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 09/16/2022
Riana and Tyler it was amazing working with you on your special day. I am so glad all the...
planning tools helped you #planstressfree!
Amber G
5.0
1/07/2022
When we initially got engaged, we had no plans to contact a wedding planner or day-of coordinator. But 6 months into planning, I was worried about the day's logistics, so I got a few quotes and talked to a few people but knew I needed to sell my now husband on a day of coordinator. We met with Brianne, and she brought out her organizational handouts, asked us some questions, and told us a bit about her various packages. She then made some recommendations based on what we already had accomplished. My fiancé and I left the meeting with my fiancé being sold but wanting to do the math if it was the right thing for us. We booked and are so glad that we did! Brianne offered great advice through the process, reviewed all our contracts, gave us questions to ask that we would not have thought of, and was a tremendous help when we ended up delaying from 2020 to 2021. I am sure delaying would have been more difficult without Brianne. I liked the monthly check-ins as these helped us keep on track. Our family/friends were super impressed with the organization of our rehearsal and day of saying that it was one of the most well-organized events they have been to/been a part of. Even our photographer and hair/makeup person expressed that we were ahead of schedule several times throughout the day. If we had to do it over, we would still book Brianne with Stress-Free Weddings.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 09/16/2022
Congratulations! I am so glad we were able to navigate through the pandemic and make your...
event a huge success. Best wishes to you both.
Dru F
5.0
1/03/2022
Brianne and her assistant were great to deal with during the entire process. Brianne was very organized and pointed out different ideas that we never would have thought of, especially little details that improved our guests’ experience. Both my wife and myself were able to enjoy our wedding day with no stress! She was on top of coordinating the vendors and went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. Thank you so much Brianne - we would highly recommend her to anyone.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 01/03/2022
Dru and Elizabeth it was a pleasure getting to assist you with your event We appreciate y...
our kind words and wish you both all the best!
Bethany V
5.0
12/31/2021
Brianne was a god sent throughout the entire wedding planning process!! She was always available to bounce ideas off of and to ask advice of. She really helped us in every step of the way, being the first vendor we booked! She looked over every single contract for us and was so throughout to account for any possible disaster. She helped us stay grounded and remember what was truly the most important to us within the wedding process & helped us combat any potential family drama throughout planning and the actual day of. The day of the wedding my husband and I didn’t need to worry about a thing! I could relax and hang out with my girls as she dealt with all of the vendors/items being dropped off. She even helped decorate with some last minute forgotten decor! The entirety of the day ran beautifully, and multiple people came up to me after the wedding saying how this is the first wedding they had been to with a planner and how they could see a huge difference in the smoothness and timing of the event. The entire day was truly stress-free, and we couldn’t be more thankful for all of the hard work Brianne did in ensuring the day was just that!! We highly HIGHLY recommend Brianne, as she is the best in the biz and was truly an honor to work with. We couldn’t be more thankful!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 09/16/2022
Bethany and Cameron we had such a wonderful time on your big day. No last-minute pumpkin ...
decorations were going to hinder your special day. Congratulations on the job promotions to the both of you and appreciate your hard work as you continue to serve the community.
Andrea L
5.0
10/04/2021
Where do I even start. We hired Bri to be our on the day coordinator, which did come with a lot of help throughout the way. Every email, Bri answered. She kept me on task and also made sure we were always protected when it came to vendors. She is beyond organized, helpful, knowledgeable, and considerate. She took our wedding to the next level. Without Bri I know our wedding day wouldn’t have been as wonderful as it was. We can not thank Bri and her team enough for all of their hard work and dedication to making our special day the best it could have been. I will be recommending Bri to every bride-to-be, because a wedding planner is truly a brides best-friend.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 12/27/2021
It was a pleasure assist you with your event. We are so glad the entire family enjoyed th...
e wedding weekend Stress-Free!
Liz N
5.0
9/08/2021
We hired Bri and Josie as our day of coordinators. Planning (and re-planning) during COVID wasn’t easy but they had great advice and reminders leading up to the event that kept us organized and on schedule and for the rehearsal and day of they were on top of literally everything. They thought of everything and had it worked out ahead of time so that the day of was seamless. It gave us such peace of mind knowing someone was handling all of the background stuff so that we could just sit back and enjoy the day!!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 12/27/2021
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad our team did an amazing job for you...
. We wish you all the best!
Andrea H
5.0
8/19/2021
First off, if you are on the fence about hiring a wedding planner or coordinator, do it. This was the best decision that I made through the entire wedding planning process. Brianne with Stress Free Weddings was so helpful from the start. My husband and I had a vision for a fusion wedding (American and Indian) and Bri helped us to bring that vision to life. From the very first initial consultation she made the whole process stress free! We wanted an Indian DJ and Brianne helped connect us with a DJ in Chicago for our Iowa City wedding. Due to personal reasons, Brianne was unable to attend our wedding but she found an amazing replacement to represent Stress Free Weddings. The week of the wedding her team took over and I did not have to coordinate a single thing with any of my vendors. They took care of it all! The day of the wedding everything was so organized I had no reason to be stressed at all. I spent all of my energy that day focusing on me and my new husband! We even had guests mention that they had never been to a more well ran wedding. Finally, all of the vendors that were recommended by Bri were AMAZING. I highly recommend Bri and Stress Free Weddings.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 12/27/2021
We are so appreciative of your kind words. It was a pleasure working with you on your ev...
ent. Our entire team wishes you both all the best!
Jessica F
5.0
7/27/2021
We hired Bri as our day of coordinator! Her team and her made our day perfect and it ran so smoothly! I highly recommend Stress -Free Weddings!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 12/27/2021
Thank you so much for your review of our services. We wish you and Doug all the best!
Angela P
5.0
6/24/2021
Flowers and champagne are for the guests: Brianne handles ALL the business!
Brianne Ackerland has aptly named her business, Stress-Free Weddings. She promises, and delivers, a wedding free of stress in every way. Brianne took over all the details: vendor coordination/follow-up; time line development and management; scheduled meetings to tour the venue and met with vendors; and provided assistance with contracts and review. She provided assurance, made suggestions, and ensured the bride was happy with all details and plans. An unexpected treat was the way she assumed absolutely all aspects of the wedding day, even sensitive issues nobody really wants to address in the midst of such an event. She handles all of this with authority and grace, delivering the promise of a true, stress-free experience.
Brianne is professional, but fun; sweet, but tough; willing to listen to alternatives, but also maintaining authority. The best part is that she will stick with the wishes of the bride no matter what! And I cannot say that enough—no matter what! I do not know what we would have done without Brianne. We live in the South and my daughter lives in Iowa and was able to meet with Brianne before we ever did. Brianne has great relationships with vendors and is well-respected. We did Zoom meetings and emailed a lot, and Brianne helped us along the way. She made it work and in the end, the wedding was beautiful and went smooth as silk!
I would definitely, 100% and without a doubt, refer Brianne to any bride and family planning a wedding. Do yourself a favor and allow a true, experienced professional to ensure you have a gorgeous wedding with your sanity and important relationships in tact afterward! Thank you Brianne!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 12/27/2021
Angela thank you for the review of our services. We are so happy our team was able to ass...
ist the entire family have a stress free event.
Kelcie K
5.0
6/09/2021
Brianne (and her assistant Blair) were literally a dream to work with!! Throughout the wedding planning process Bri guided me through a ton of decisions and details I didn’t even think of! Before hiring Bri and her team, I was super stressed planning a wedding, going to school, and running a business. On top of that, dealing with family divorce and struggles, Bri reassured and guided me through it all!! Our wedding day was flawless and stress free because of her! I would highly recommend anyone to book with Bri!! She literally felt like my best friend! Thanks so much Bri!
- Tony & Kelcie Krabbe 05/30/2021💙😊
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 06/14/2021
Kelice & Tony - it was a pleasure working with you. I am so happy you were able to enjoy ...
your event day stress free. I wish you all the best!
DAWN S
5.0
6/01/2021
Knowing that the bride to be was finishing up school and planning a wedding was going to be stressful, Brianne was a smart choice. She kept the bride on schedule, provided informative data and was there when needed, even if for an unscheduled phone call.
Day of, her and her team were so helpful, valuable and so calming. She kept the bride and family stress free.
Highly recommend her and her team! 5 stars just isn't enough. 10 stars!
Thank you, Bri!!!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 06/01/2021
Thank you so much for your review. We love it when everyone in the family enjoys a stress...
free event. It was a pleasure helping Tony & Kelcie have a wonderful wedding day.
Taylor B
5.0
5/15/2021
We hired Bri to be our "day-of" coordinator. Handle all the details day of so the couple didn't need to be bothered. She was so much more than we could have ever hoped for. I trusted her immediately to handle things in my stead, which she did phenomenally, and she was there to make recommendations, communicate with vendors, review contracts, provide advice, and help me when things got to feel like too much. I cannot say enough great things about Bri and her work. You will NOT be disappointed if you hire her! Thank you so much for helping make our day as stress -free as the day could be! It was such a crazy day but we will never forget all of you that made it possible <3
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 06/14/2021
Taylor I am go glad your planning process was more then you had expected. It was such a ...
pleasure working with you and I wish you and Michael all the best!
Mindy E
5.0
2/23/2021
Working with Brianne was AMAZING! She is kind, professional, incredibly knowledgeable in the industry and an all around great person. She took the time to understand our vision and then she made it happen. Even through the unknowns with Covid 19 she never once skipped a beat. We are forever grateful to Brianne for making our dream wedding possible. Working with her is a MUST if you are planning a wedding. There are so many moving parts to a wedding and she made them all seem seamless. Thank you for everything!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 02/24/2021
Mindy it was a pleasure working with you and Dylan on your special day. Thank you for ent...
rusting me and our amazing team of Vendors to create your memorable day. Best wishes to you both!
Jen O
5.0
11/15/2020
Brianne was incredible to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process! She checked in monthly and sent to-do lists to help us stay on track. When vendors were hard to reach, Brianne contacted them to set up meetings and to finalize details. She also reminded us of details that we hadn’t considered before. Because our wedding had to change due to COVID-19 local regulations, Brianne made sure we had the most up-to-date information and that we knew how to keep our guests comfortable and safe. She has some amazing resources to keep everything organized like her seating chart and day-of timeline. Our wedding day ran really smoothly and was completely stress-free thanks to Brianne and her Team! She is extremely professional, experienced and fun to work with. We would highly recommend her! Thank you Brianne for making our day so special!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 11/16/2020
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure working with you and Tanner. Planning d...
uring COVID certainly presented some obstacles but everything came together. I appreciate you entrusting us with your event and wish you all the best!
Anna W
5.0
9/30/2020
Brianne was great to work with throughout our wedding planning process. She was always very quick to respond and gave us peace of mind during this crazy time that is COVID-19. She helped give us the wedding of our dreams despite the challenging times that this year has brought.
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 09/30/2020
Thank you Anna for your review of our services. I am so glad we were able to navigate th...
is tricky time and still be able to host your event on the original day. The Stress-Free team wish you and Matthew all the best!
Matt E
5.0
9/21/2020
Brianne was amazing to work with before and the day of our wedding. Postponing our date and changing venues could have been a huge headache, but having her help made it as painless as possible. She was always quick to respond to our questions, and was a huge help in coming up with ideas to make having a wedding during Covid as safe as possible. She also brought many things to our attention that we wouldn’t have thought about while planning a wedding. Her services made the day of the wedding effortless for us and really did take the stress out of it. I couldn’t imagine doing it without her help! We would highly recommend stress free for any couples who are getting married!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 09/21/2020
Matt thank you so much for your kind words. We love hearing from grooms. It was a pleasu...
re assisting you and Julie navigate the planning process during COVID. We are so happy you were able to enjoy your wedding day stress free!
Breianna O
5.0
9/09/2020
We hired Bri for her services throughout the whole wedding planning process. She was always quick to respond to questions and concerns, eased my mind constantly, and was a literal godsend once Covid hit and we had to make wedding adjustments. I was able to fully enjoy my wedding day because I knew Brianne was there helping things go off without a hitch! If there were any issues that day, I have/had no idea because it was all handled without adding any stress to the bride or groom’s plate. I’m so thankful we made the choice to hire the Stress-Free team (coming from someone who originally thought “Why would I need a wedding planner?”) for our wedding day/planning process for the last year and a half. My new husband and I were actually able to fully ENJOY our ENTIRE day because of the ease in our minds knowing everything was being taken care of. THANK YOU Stress-Free Weddings!!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 09/09/2020
Breianna it was a pleasure working with you and Mitchell. I am so happy to hear that we w...
ere able to provide you with a stress free event. Changing your venue a month before your wedding can be a bit tricky but everything turned out amazing! Best Wishes to you both!
Regan S
5.0
8/31/2020
Brianne helped eliminate the stress of wedding planning in the months and weeks leading up to the wedding and on the big day! She was always available to answer any questions/concerns months leading up to my wedding and provided detailed checklists of everything that needed to be done which was a great tool for me to feel good about knowing I had everything done that needed to be done. But what I loved most about using stress-free weddings was that Brianne took complete control in organizing the timeline and dealing with all the vendors on the day off allowing me and my husband to solely focus on getting married and enjoying ourselves. She made sure all the vendors were doing their part, on time and even made sure we got to try all of our deserts by bringing us a plate to our head table! Highly recommend if you truly want your wedding day to be Stress Free!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 08/31/2020
Regan it was wonderful being a part of your special day. Thank you for your kind words. ...
I wish you and Payton all the best!
Emily D
5.0
3/09/2020
We met Brianne from Stress-Free Weddings approximately five months prior to our wedding. We were in search of someone to help us coordinate our special day, but she delivered more than we could've ever imagined! She checked in every month leading up to the wedding, met with us over video chat (she planned from afar as we were out of state), and worked closely with our vendors so that our wedding day ran smoothly. As the bride, the most important thing for me was that I could enjoy my wedding day without any stress. She did just that! Numerous family members and friends commented on how great she was. She took care of all the little details, even cleaning up toward the end of the night. They were amazed at how organized she was, how she got things done in a respectful but authoritative way, and how much she truly appeared to enjoy herself. We had one little snafu where a groomsmen split his pants prior to walking down the aisle. Brianne found us a seamstress, sent him off to get his pants fixed, and had him back in time for pictures. We would highly recommend her to any future couples!
Emily D
5.0
3/09/2020
We met Brianne from Stress-Free Weddings approximately five months prior to our wedding. We were in search of someone to help us coordinate our special day, but she delivered more than we could've ever imagined! She checked in every month leading up to the wedding, met with us over video chat (she planned from afar as we were out of state), and worked closely with our vendors so that our wedding day ran smoothly. As the bride, the most important thing for me was that I could enjoy my wedding day without any stress! And she did just that! Numerous family members and friends commented on how great she was. She took care of all the little details, even cleaning up toward the end of the night. They were amazed at how organized she was, how she got things done in a respectful but authoritative way, and how much she truly appeared to enjoy herself. We had one little snafu where a groomsmen split his pants prior to walking down the aisle. Brianne found us a seamstress, sent him off to get his pants fixed, and had him back in time for pictures. We would highly recommend her to any future couples!
Response from Stress-Free Weddings, Inc. on 08/31/2020
Emily it was a pleasure helping you on your big day. I am so glad we were able to help sa...
ve the day with the ripped pants.
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