Candlelit reception tables under a tent
About the company

A Traverse City planning team since 2015

Ostrander Weddings & Events plans weddings and private events across Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Emmet counties.

Our beginning

How Ostrander got its start

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What couples say after the last dance

Peach garden roses in a centerpiece
Bridesmaids holding bouquets
★★★★★

“We kept waiting for something to go wrong. Nothing did, or if it did, we never heard about it.”

Abby & Theo, Elk Rapids

Eleven seasons of Up North weddings

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Newlyweds walking hand in hand after their ceremony
Bride embracing the groom while holding her bouquet
The team

The people you’ll be working with

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Kate Ostrander

Founder & lead planner

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Ana Ruiz

Senior planner

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Jess Moran

Wedding-day coordinator

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Plus three seasonal coordinators who work our summer and fall weekends.

What we do differently

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One planner from the first call on

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A rain plan for every outdoor wedding

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Vendors we’ve worked with for years

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Wedding reception set up under a tent with long guest tables
Couple walking through a field at sunset
First dance under sparklers

Press & credentials

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AwardThe Knot Best of Weddings 2025
AwardWeddingWire Couples’ Choice 2024
MemberTraverse City Area Chamber

Planning a wedding Up North?

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Bridesmaids with bouquets
Wooden wedding welcome sign
Newlyweds walking down the aisle
Reception glassware in candlelight
First dance with sparklers
Couple in a field at golden hour
Close-up of peach garden roses