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Intimate Weddings

Due to the change in the event industry caused by COVID-19, we are seeing many more intimate weddings taking place now and being planned for the future. These small weddings are breaking traditions by only highlighting the most important elements of a wedding day. With small weddings, there is still a good deal of planning […]

July 2, 2020

intimate weddings

Engaged, Wedding Planning

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Virtual Wedding Planning

We know how busy you may be. Especially now, with many businesses still operating remotely, we are offering a virtual wedding planning service for the couple who wants to plan their wedding themselves with the guidance and expertise of a professional. What can you expect from virtual wedding planning? Your virtual wedding planning package includes […]

June 4, 2020

using zoom for your wedding

Engaged, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips, Wedding Vendors

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Wedding Venue Tips

Choosing your wedding venue can be the most important planning decision you make. Last week, we mentioned how choosing your date and venue should be done right away after getting engaged. When choosing a venue, consider a couple key factors: ceremony location, reception space size, bridal suite, packages available, and season. When touring venues, pay […]

April 1, 2020

Engaged, Wedding Planning

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Next Steps After Getting Engaged

You said yes! Congratulations! Now what? We put together some of the key next steps after getting engaged to set yourself up for wedding planning success! Choose your Date and Venue – The when and where are the first steps, and what everyone will be asking you about. Once you pin down the date and […]

March 25, 2020

Engaged, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips, Wedding Vendors

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Choosing Wedding Florals

Sure, everyone ends up purchasing flowers for their wedding. The question is: how do you choose the quantity and what kind of florals you want for your big day? The great news about flowers is you can typically choose a color scheme and have your pick on a variety of different types. However, if you […]

March 18, 2020

Engaged, Wedding Decor, Wedding Planning

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Stationary vs. The E-vite

There is something about a traditional event invitation on a crisp piece of cardstock that we just love. Stationary has long been a classic medium for wedding and formal event invitations. As we transition into an age of emails, ecards, and the electronic invitation, we have to wonder what value stationary has versus technology. Stationary:Feeling […]

March 11, 2020

Engaged, Wedding Decor, Wedding Planning

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The Art of the Guest List

After getting engaged, you have an idea of who you will want to invite to the wedding. In reality, you should have your guest list established before you even start planning. The reason here is to know exactly how many guests you plan on inviting versus who will actually attend. You are going to need […]

March 4, 2020

Engaged, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips, Wedding Vendors

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Avoiding Day-Of Drama

Are you worried about drama on your wedding day? You are not alone… literally… you will not be alone for the entire day. We say this jokingly but think about it, it is true. It can be a big concern when family members clash and friends from all social circles are mingling in one room […]

February 19, 2020

Engaged, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips

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The Wedding Table Setting

In our last blog, we discussed planning a wedding with the endless inspiration on platforms such as Pinterest and other social media. This week, we will talk about how a typical wedding table setting should look, and how to cater to your unique style without breaking the bank. The wedding table setting can be customized […]

February 12, 2020

Engaged, Wedding Decor, Wedding Planning

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You’re Engaged! Tips to Start Planning the Wedding

Congratulations! You said yes and now the excitement of planning a wedding has begun! Before making too many decisions, take a moment to organize your thoughts and inspiration. From a planner’s perspective, we have tips on how to get started. Choose a date. Your first step should be to choose your wedding date. This will […]

January 22, 2020

Engaged, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips

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