Every November we are encouraged to support local businesses on Small Business Saturday, which ironically, is a campaign created by one of America’s largest corporations. One of the wonderful things about being an event professional, is that with every wedding, party, and event, I get to work with other entrepreneurs who also took a chance … Read More
As Pride Month 2019 comes to a close, unfortunately, I have been reminded that there are still vendors that refuse to service LGBTQ couples. And while we do not have the power to change anyone’s mind, and the courts have asserted that it is their right to refuse service, I am still disappointed that this … Read More
One of the best aspects of being a wedding planner is that I get a chance to collaborate with creative professionals. It is so rewarding to be a part of a team that is all working together to make a wedding or event fun, unique and run as smoothly as possible. In today’s blog, I … Read More
In the past, when families lived close to each other, mothers, aunts and other extended family members were your wedding planners. Today our world is a lot more complicated and planning a wedding on your own can add a lot of stress to an already busy life. Enter the wedding planner. An unbiased resource to … Read More
There is only so much time a venue will give you for your reception. In this block of time you will need to include time for set-up and breakdown of the entire event. If you are having the ceremony at the same location, you may get an extra hour or so, but most of the … Read More
Have you ever talked to a couple who are willing to postpone their wedding by a year or more because their favorite venue was already booked every Saturday during their preferred time of the year? I have. Recently, I assisted another planner with a Friday wedding, and I thought it was great! The wedding was … Read More
Once you got the dress handled, it’s all downhill from there. – Helen Hunt in “What Women Want” Okay, maybe planning your wedding isn’t all downhill, but it can sure seem stressful especially after you are over the thrill of picking out your gown. For many newly engaged brides, dress shopping is a fun and … Read More
Your best friend loves to bake. Everyone complements her unique and delicious confectionary creations. You loved the cupcakes she made for your birthday. Now that you are engaged, she totally wants to make the cake for your wedding, but you have your heart set on a three-tier stained glass creation and you know that it … Read More
Custom Wedding invitations should be more than just the who, what, when and where. While those details are super important, your invitations should also be a reflection of your wedding theme and highlight your style and colors. When your guests open that envelope, they should automatically get a feel for what is to come. Whether … Read More