Turning chaos into wow.
Weddings, celebrations, corporate parties and grand openings — planned with extreme organization, high standards, and a whole lot of heart.
Hi, I'm Lauren.
Born and raised in Grand Forks, married to my favorite human, and mom to the world’s sassiest (and cutest) little girl. I’ve spent years in real estate making deals happen and perfecting spaces — and planning my own wedding is what made me realize how much I love this.
Now I’ve turned my Type-A tendencies, color-coded spreadsheets and Pinterest obsession into a full-blown event planning business. Whether it’s a wedding, a company party or a grand opening, I bring the same energy: extreme organization, high standards, and a deep love for turning chaos into “wow.”
Grand Ritz Events was born out of the desire to provide a service that was out of the ordinary — recognizing the need for that perfect person who blends sophistication with warmth. Let’s make your next event unforgettable.
Sophistication with warmth —
for the moments worth doing right.
Find the package that fits
Every event is different, so every package can flex. Not sure where you land? Start with a consultation and we’ll figure it out together.
Sweet & Simple
- Event conceptualization
- Venue selection
- Vendor selection
- Timeline
The Forks Classic
Everything in Sweet & Simple, plus —
- Event design and decor help
- Guest management
- Budget management
- Entertainment and activities
The Grand Forks Gold
Everything above, plus —
- Transportation & accommodation arrangement
- In-depth timeline & to-do checklist
- Unlimited meetings
- Design & selection of wedding stationery
- Help with the ceremony
- Creation of your wedding website
The Bash on the Border
Think bachelorette or bachelor party
- Themed decor
- Custom itinerary & bar-hop route
- Transportation coordination
- Accommodation ideas & room setup
- Themed games
The 701 Social
For relaxed mixers or team events
- Venue sourcing
- Themed decor and centerpieces
- Light food & beverage coordination
The Boardroom Bash
Corporate parties, annual celebrations, launches
- Full event coordination
- Custom theme & decor planning
- Vendor management
- Day-of coordination
À La Carte
Pick and choose exactly what you need help with — wedding stationery creation, mailing save-the-dates or invites, starting your wedding website, help creating a timeline, vendor ideas, location options, registry help, guest list organization, budget creation, and more.
Simple from the start
Book a consultation
Pick a time on my calendar and tell me a few things about your event — date, type, location and which package caught your eye.
Build the plan
We’ll talk it through, land on the right package, and I’ll put together the timeline, vendors and design direction.
Celebrate big
You show up and enjoy it. I handle the details.
Book a consultation
Consultations are free and about 30 minutes. Tell me a few details about your event and I’ll be in touch to find a time — no commitment to a package yet.
Prefer email? Reach me any time at lauren@grandritzevents.com.
Notes from the binder
Timelines that actually hold up, what to ask a venue before you sign, and the twelve things that live in my emergency kit.