Detroit Wedding Planner | Certified Award Winning | 27 Years Experience | 500+ Events | Planning + Design + Coordination
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The Architect of Detroit’s Most Sophisticated Celebrations.
Planning a complex wedding while juggling a full-time life?
Not sure which service is right for you? That’s exactly what the consultation is for.
[Let’s Figure Out What You Need →]
Meet Detroit’s Premier Wedding Industry Mentor
Hi, I am Tracie. You are planning a Detroit wedding that may involve two cultural traditions, 300 guests, and vendors who’ve never collaborated. One scheduling conflict, miscommunication with family, or vendor who doesn’t show up on time and the whole day unravels. I’m the Certified Detroit wedding planner that high-achieving professionals trust to architect high-stakes, seamless celebrations. You’re The Bride is perfect for couples whose calendars are full, planning big cultural weddings, blended families, busy lives and value expert guidance, organization, communication and professionalism. As host of the Wedding Weeds podcast my work has been recognized by The Knot and major industry publications. Beyond the aisle, I am a distinguished educator, mentoring the next generation of event leaders through my mentorship program to elevate the standards of the entire industry. With nearly three decades of experience planning weddings and events throughout Metro Detroit including Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw counties and beyond. I guide couples in West and Southeast Michigan through a seamless, elevated planning experience where every detail is thoughtfully handled.
Full-wedding planning, partial planning, month-of and wedding day coordination
Ultimate: You’re planning a large or complex wedding and want someone to own the process from the beginning— includes full design, vendor sourcing, day-of coordination, wedding shower, rehearsal dinner coordination and next day brunch. You wonder how much should I budget for a wedding planner? From $12,000
Queen: You need assistance booking your venue and need help coordinating logistics, timelines, design and coordination. From $9,000
Guided/Partial: You’ve already started planning and booked your venue, don’t need design help, but you want an expert beside you so you don’t have to second-guess every decision. From $5,500
Month of: You’ve planned the wedding. Now you need someone to take the reins before everything converges at once. From $3,500
Day-of: Your want to enjoy your day – not be the person everyone calls when the DJ is late. From $2,500
I am proud to be a preferred vendor at Saint John’s Resort, where I already understand: floorplans, ceremony locations, timelines, catering menus and vendor logistics
How This Works
You don’t have to figure out what kind of help you need before you reach out. We’ll figure that out together.
Why You’re The Bride
Complex weddings are our specialty.
Two cultures. Multiple families. 300+ guests. Multiple ceremonies. Lots of vendors. We know how to make all the pieces work together so nothing falls between the cracks.
Experience changes everything.
With 27 years and 500+ events, we’ve seen the problems before they become emergencies.
You get ownership—not another checklist.
We don’t simply tell you what to do. We take responsibility for making sure it gets done so you never have to manage, worry or wonder if it’s being handled correctly.
If you’re looking for someone to simply keep you organized, we’re probably not the right fit.
Imagine your wedding journey feeling effortless, supported, and genuinely exciting. You’re done with overwhelm – now you’re choosing ease, clarity, and a planning experience that feels exclusive and uniquely yours. Your wedding deserves intentional design – not cookie-cutter or DIY, flawless coordination, and a planner who truly understands your refined vision. If you want someone to take ownership so you can actually enjoy this season of your life, are ready to feel supported, understood, and confidently taken care of then Get to Know Tracie and Meet The YTB Team!
Detroit Wedding Planner Awards
You’re The Bride Winner Knot Best of Weddings, Zola, Wedding Wire Winner, Couples Choice Wedding Wire Award Winner, Wedding Rule Editor’s Choice Awards Winner and Best Detroit Wedding Planner Peerspace
Imagine Planning that Feels Like a Partnership – Personalized, Calm, and Seamlessly Executed
Watch our Detroit Wedding Planner talk show interview on Channel 20 Detroit.
In one complimentary call, we’ll figure out where you are, what you actually need, and the smartest next step—so you can stop wondering if you’re doing this right.
A complimentary 40-minute Wedding Planning Clarity Call with Tracie.
You’ll leave knowing:
what level of planning support you actually need
what should happen next
where you’re most likely to run into planning problems
whether You’re The Bride is the right fit for your wedding
No pressure. No obligation. Just a clear next step.
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“YOU CAN’T PUT A PRICE ON PEACE OF MIND”
“Tracie and her team were invaluable leading up to and on our wedding day at Saint John’s Resort! I was looking for a Detroit Michigan wedding planner to keep us on track and manage everything the day of. She was recommended by our venue and her familiarity gave us huge peace of mind, so we booked the Princess Collection. She recommended photographers, bakeries, and bands.
Tracie was very accommodating of our busy schedules – we went through questions and ideas together to make sure we were doing what we needed to do to make our vision come alive. She coordinated our ceremony rehearsal and helped plan our rehearsal dinner. She supervised everything ensuring vendors and wedding party were on time and where they needed to be.
We were so happy that YTB helped us every step of the way. The price for services was extremely reasonable given her professionalism, reputation, contacts, and commitment to us that made everything go so smoothly and turn out beautifully. You can’t put a price on peace of mind and that is what was most important to us when working with a Detroit Michigan wedding planner.“
NEXT STEPS to Booking Your Detroit Michigan Wedding Planner is Easy!
You can learn more about my Wedding Planning services here
1. GET CLARITY
Tell your Detroit Wedding Planner what’s happening with your wedding—and what’s keeping you up at night.
In one complimentary consultation, we’ll look at where you are, what’s already booked, what’s still unresolved, and what kind of support would actually make your planning easier.
2. GET A PLAN
I’ll show you the smartest next step for your wedding.
Whether you need full-service planning, guided support, or coordination closer to the wedding, we’ll identify the right level of help—without paying for services you don’t need.
3. GET YOUR LIFE BACK
Once we’re involved, you know what’s happening, who’s responsible, and what needs to happen next.
You arrive at your wedding as the couple—not the project managers.
“Tracie exceeded all my expectations. She is incredibly kind, helpful, and professional, making the planning process a joy rather than a stress. Whenever I had challenges finding vendors, she had reliable recommendations which truly alleviated my worries. She identified potential conflicts in our wedding timeline and venue contract that I hadn’t noticed, allowing us to navigate them smoothly. Our wedding day was perfect, just as I had envisioned. I felt completely at ease knowing all the logistics were in her capable hands. She went above and beyond in her role as our wedding coordinator. I whole- heartedly recommend Tracie to any bride looking for a warm, fun, and organized professional to help make their special day flow seamlessly.“
Detroit Wedding Planner Clients Share Their Results …
Amelia said...
“WE WEREN’T SURE WE NEEDED A PLANNER”
“I planned an out of town wedding and Tracie went above and beyond to make the wedding planning process seamless and enjoyable. She was there to facilitate the entire process from planning to execution of the big day! She also never failed to answer a call or email. I would definitely recommend her services to accomplish your perfect wedding day!”
Amanda said...
“WE WERE WORRIED ABOUT MANAGING SO MANY MOVING PARTS.”
“Amazing throughout every step of the wedding planning process. I did not realize at first how much help we needed planning our wedding. Our wedding day was a breeze because they took care of EVERYTHING! I would highly recommend utilizing this team to help the bride, groom, and their families be able to enjoy every moment of their special day.”
Barbara said...
“WE WANTED TO ACTUALLY ENJOY OUR WEDDING DAY.”
“Tracie is a delight to work with, extremely detailed and caught errors that other vendors made and as a result we had a picture-perfect event. We chose a venue requiring everything be brought in from generator powered restrooms to the last fork. Tracie made certain everything ran like clockwork. She’s calm, cheerful and competent! Don’t hesitate to hire this amazing woman.”
