AK Events

09/09/2026

This month’s Auntie Approved Vendor is Parkside Restaurant and Bar Catering out of Hammond, WI.

While many know Parkside as a small-town bar and grill, their catering deserves its own spotlight. They’re a great local option for graduation parties, weddings, team meals, family gatherings, community events, celebrations of life, and those “we need to feed a crowd without making this harder than it needs to be” kind of events.

Read this month’s Auntie Approved feature here:

When it comes to planning an event, food is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle.People may not remember every centerpiece, every song, or whether the napkins were folded just right, but they will remember if the food was good. They will remember if there was enough. And they will absolutely reme...

08/18/2026

Auntie has a little catching up to do. 😅

Summer is a busy time in the event world, and while I’ve been out helping celebrations come together, the Auntie Approved blog posts fell a teensy bit behind. But hey—the best way to recommend great vendors is to actually be out there working with them, right?

So today we’re catching up with THREE businesses that have earned the official Auntie Approved stamp:

🎈 What's Poppin'
Sarah can take the three random words I manage to give her and turn them into balloon arches, garlands and backdrops that are somehow even better than I pictured. She is officially my balloon savior—and has worked her way into the hearts of my entire family as Auntie Sarah.

🎶 Lindahl Events
DJ services, linens, tables, chairs, tents, a mobile bar and more—if it’s event related, Isaac probably does it. He’s organized, communicates throughout the event and brings the same energy to the community events where he volunteers as he does to paid celebrations.

🔥 Minnesota Frost and Flame BBQ
Andrew and Tasha bring the personality, community spirit and some seriously good barbecue. Their attention to detail made catering a milestone birthday party incredibly easy—and once the menu was chosen, I knew the food was one thing I wouldn’t need to worry about.

Go give all three features a read and learn why these businesses have earned their place on the Auntie Approved list:

🎈 What’s Poppin’: https://www.akevents-wi.com/post/auntie-approved-vendor-what-s-poppin
🎶 Lindahl Events: https://www.akevents-wi.com/post/auntie-approved-vendor-lindahl-events
🔥 Minnesota Frost & Flame: https://www.akevents-wi.com/post/auntie-approved-vendor-minnesota-frost-flame

We may be a little behind, but Auntie is officially catching up!

05/12/2026

Custom desserts are one of those event details people absolutely notice. Mostly because people love dessert and we are not pretending otherwise. 😏

This month’s Auntie Approved Vendor is Sweet Creations By Sarah — a local baker creating custom cakes, cupcakes, and cookies for graduations, bridal showers, weddings, birthdays, business events, and basically any gathering where people deserve something sweet.

I first connected with Sarah while searching for desserts for a Habitat for Humanity dessert auction, and I could immediately tell she had the creativity, freshness, and attention to detail that makes a vendor stand out.

She’s local, talented, and puts her heart into every order — which is exactly why she’s Auntie Approved.

Read the full feature here:

Custom Cakes, Cupcakes & Cookies for Life’s Sweetest CelebrationsThere are some event details people politely notice.And then there are desserts.Desserts are the thing people gather around, take pictures of, sneak seconds from, and remember long after the party is over. Whether it’s a graduation...

04/11/2026

Client meeting on a Saturday morning calls for hydration and caffeination!

Branded and sharp with my Owalas from Luma Crafted

04/03/2026

If there’s one thing I see at every event—weddings, grad parties, Chamber events—it’s a line at the photobooth.

And once people start? Game over. Chaos. Laughter. Zero regrets.

Photog Entertainment brings the kind of energy that makes even the “I don’t like pictures” people jump in… and suddenly you’ve got photos with guests you didn’t even get a chance to talk to.

✨ Custom props
✨ All the photos (yes, ALL of them)
✨ And someone who will absolutely make a fool of herself to get you comfortable

Honestly? Worth it.

🔗 Read this month’s Auntie Approved Vendor feature: https://www.akevents-wi.com/post/auntie-approved-vendor-spotlight-photog-entertainment

03/23/2026

You won't regret this option!

Attention Procrastinators… yeah, YOU 👀

If booking graduation party catering is still sitting on your “I’ll get to it later” list… congratulations, you’re officially in the danger zone.

Pretty soon your options are gonna be:
❌ Gas station hot dogs
❌ That one cousin with a crockpot
❌ Or… shudders… some bland corporate catering that tastes like it came with a side of paperwork

OR…

🔥 You can call Minnesota Frost & Flame BBQ and actually win this thing.

We’re talking:
✔ Real smoked BBQ
✔ Food people will actually remember
✔ Guests asking “who made this?!” all night

Let’s be honest…
Your grad deserves a great party… but we’re aiming to be the second most talked about thing there 😎

👉 Shoot us a message with “GRAD PARTY” and we’ll hook you up with something way better than the boring options.

Stop procrastinating.
Start planning.
Let’s bring the smoke. 🔥

03/16/2026

Well… here’s an update!

A little while back I shared that AK Events had been nominated for Best Wedding Planner/Coordinator in the 2026 Best of St. Croix Valley awards through St. Croix Valley Magazine.

Thanks to your support, AK Events is now a Top 3 Finalist.
There were a lot of incredible people nominated in this category — including some planners I’ve had the chance to work with who are absolutely amazing at what they do. Being included among them is truly an honor.

To everyone who voted and supported AK Events… thank you. I appreciate it more than you know.
Now we wait to see what happens when the winners are announced in June!

Either way, I’m incredibly grateful to be part of such a talented event community here in the St. Croix Valley.