April, 2024

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"Suit Up: Essential Tips for Grooms and Suit Wearers"

Sweet Gardenia Weddings

Here are my top 14 tips for grooms and suit wearers of all kinds! Because you don't have to be a groom to wear a suit, this applies to everyone. Send this to anyone who is going to put on a suit or tux on your wedding day! Tailor Made: Make sure your tuxedo or suit fits properly - Before ordering online and in store, have a professional take some measuring tape and check the measurements of your height and circumferences to ensure that your jacket and pants are the right size and length for

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How To Choose Your Destination Wedding Planner: 5 Tips

Elegante by Michelle J

Embarking on the exciting journey of planning a wedding overseas leads many couples to the same conclusion: that employing the expert services of a wedding planner might just be the key to an enjoyable experience. As one of these couples, you may have taken to Google to search for someone suitable to support you, only to find that there is now an overwhelming number of options.

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Finding the Perfect Wedding Officiant: Your Guide to Saying ‘I Do’ with Style

Weddings From The Heart

Choosing the perfect wedding officiant is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as you plan your big day. This decision is one that shouldn’t be taken lightly, as they will set the tone of your wedding day, leading you through the exchange of vows, marking the beginning of your married life.

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Field Report: Inside the ‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ Mercedes-Benz Hospitality Experience at the Masters

Event Marketer: B to C Events

A drive down Magnolia Lane is special. Lined with dozens of large magnolia trees, the famous 330-yard-long road into Augusta National Golf Club is more than just an entrance; it’s a historic landmark in the golf world that fills players and spectators alike with anticipation and excitement for Masters week. We were lucky enough to experience this drive into the 2024 tournament, held April 8-14 in Augusta, GA, thanks to an invitation from Mercedes-Benz for its Masters Experience.

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51 Best Mother’s Day Gifts To Make Her Feel Extra Special

Green Wedding Shoes

There’s just no one quite like mom and when Mother’s Day comes around, it’s the time to go all-out with quality time together and spoil her with lots of gifts. To save you the leg work, we surfed our fave shops to give your Mother’s Day gifting a big headstart! From personalized gifts to artsy finds for the cool mom to self-care essentials for the new mamas, this Mother’s Day gift guide leaves no Mom behind!

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Spring Garden Wedding at Woodbine Mansion

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]White, Cream, Blush, Peach, and Small touches of Lavender [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Happy, Fun, Whimsical, Garden Party[/field] [field title=”Proposal Story”]After 4 years and a dog together, Nick began to prepare for the surprise of Chelsea’s life.

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How data empowers event businesses: Mitigating slow seasons and thriving during peaks

Planning Pod

Do fluctuations in demand leave your event business spinning in the wind like a wayward weather vane? Event pros today are all too familiar with the feast-or-famine cycle. But here’s the good news: you can use business data to not only survive and even grow during slow periods, but also leverage peak seasons for explosive growth. And we’re here to help.

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Meet the Pros – Artistry by Adonna

Weddings From The Heart

After the wedding, sadly your bouquet will wilt and discolor. Of course, you can always have it preserved. But how about a wedding keepsake that’s a bit different? How about commissioning a piece of unique wedding artwork – a painting of your bridal bouquet?

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Wendy’s NCAA Sponsorship Sizzles with Supersized Visuals and a Growth Mentality

Event Marketer: B to C Events

Wendy’s installed massive signage across its footprints, with its Wendy persona front and center. The NCAA’s March Madness set records this year with the women’s title game drawing more viewers than the men’s for the first time, and attendance across both the men’s and women’s championships at historic levels. Along for the ride was Wendy’s, the Official Hamburger of March Madness and the Official Breakfast of March Madness, which signed on in 2017 and, since then, has been growing its exp

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Clean Girl Aesthetic – What The Trend Is + Clothes and Outfit Ideas

Green Wedding Shoes

By now, you’ve probably heard of the viral (and effortlessly chic) clean girl aesthetic. You’ve seen the slicked-back buns, obsessed over the latest nail trends, and wondered how you can achieve the perfect “no makeup” makeup look. And we’re right there with you! That’s why we wanted to create the ultimate clean girl aesthetic guide — from the beauty essentials that made it famous to the best clothes and outfit ideas to recreate the look. outfit: Reformation |

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Deep Elegance Editorial at Amelia Island

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”The Inspiration”]This editorial was inspired by African royalty, combining gold accents for royalty with feminine details in the calligraphy and florals.[/field] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] The wedding colors were rich reds, burgundy, navy, and gold. [/field] [field title=”The Venue”] The venue was Omni Amelia Island Resort , which was held among the Spanish moss trees and a sandy beach area along the

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The 10 Best Denver Engagement Photographers (2024)

Peerspace

Answered Photoshoot locations on Peerspace typically cost $60 — $220 per hour. See unique photoshoot locations Hoping to partner with one of the top Denver engagement photographers but aren’t sure how to start? At Peerspace , we get it. What better place could there be in the entire world to take gorgeous engagement photos than Denver, CO ? (That’s a rhetorical question.

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Top 7 online venue directories to boost your event business marketing

Planning Pod

Online directories often provide a cost-effective – and generally effective – marketing opportunity for venue and event businesses. They have the ability to put your business in front of potential clients actively searching for location-based event services, not to mention boost your business credibility and build trust with your target audience.

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Alyssa & Jason - Four Seasons Scottsdale Wedding

A Day to Cherish

Alyssa and Jason’s wedding was an absolute stunner that we had a pleasure of helping plan last summer at the always classic Four Season’s Resort. Both Alyssa and Jason were absolutely stunning and the day was truly perfection! Long overdue Congratulations to the happy couple and I hope you enjoy a little black tie inspiration captured by Lupe Juarez Photography!

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Coachella 2024 Experiential Marketing: Shower Portals, Manifest Stations and ‘Surpr-ICES’

Event Marketer: B to C Events

Festival season has sprung once again and, per usual, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is serving as its launchpad. The Indio, CA-based event at the Empire Polo Club, hosted this year April 12-14 and April 19-21, features headlining performances by No Doubt, Lana Del Ray, Tyler, The Creator and Doja Cat; a new blockchain-based scavenger hunt dubbed Coachella Quests; and a new stage that’s home to extended sets.

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35 Trendy Cute Summer Outfit Ideas + Inspo to Heat Up 2024

Green Wedding Shoes

After months of cold weather and grey skies, we’re ready to turn up the heat with these cute and trendy summer outfit ideas! This is the time to shed your cozy cardigans and bare a little skin — and this year, we’re raising temperatures with trendy micro mini hemlines, soft sunny-hued summer outfit inspo, and bold floral fit designs. trendy summer outfit ideas: Petal and Pup cute summer outfit ideas: Anthropologie trendy summer outfit ideas: ASTR The Label summer outfit ideas: Petal

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Maine Wedding At Inn By The Sea For Two College Sweethearts

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]The wedding palette centered around serene shades of blue, green, and neutral tones, accentuated by the earthy textures of basket weaves and wicker.[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Emily and Ted’s wedding exuded an atmosphere of refined simplicity, heavily influenced by New England’s understated elegance and natural grandeur.

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The 10 Best Miami Family Photographers (2024)

Peerspace

Answered Photoshoot locations on Peerspace typically cost $60 — $220 per hour. See unique photoshoot locations Miami, FL boasts gorgeous beaches and incredible culture that make it one of the greatest cities in the United States to visit or reside. Amazing weather and tropical scenes also make it a great place for photographers to work. After all, there’s never a shortage of inspiration or opportunity to produce amazing snapshots.

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Ad landing pages for event businesses: selling more through optimized pages

Planning Pod

A well-optimized landing page is like a persuasive salesperson; it clearly communicates your event business value proposition and entices viewers to take action. Without a good landing page, your paid advertising efforts aren’t worth much to your business. If you’re running paid ads, you need to ensure that viewers who actually click on those ads are led to a more powerful location than your contact information, pricing, or FAQ page.

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How to Accommodate Neurodivergent Guests at Your Wedding

Love Inc. Mag

Weddings are lively affairs, full of excitement and commotion. While the hustle and bustle can be stressful for anyone, a wedding can be downright overwhelming for neurodivergent guests. We share ways to ensure ALL of your guests feel comfortable. With so many loved ones attending your wedding , there’s a good chance you’ll host someone with autism, ADHD, synesthesia, OCD, or other neurological conditions.

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Destination Wedding Etiquette: 10 Tips You Need to Know

Junebug Weddings

Image by Phosart. See more of this real wedding here. Planning a destination wedding tends to be more complicated than a traditional wedding close to home. With having to book flights and secure accommodations, all while planning from thousands of miles away, this probably comes as no surprise. Bringing to life a far-away celebration will inevitably require a lot of preparation for you and your guests.

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An unexpected venue for a southern gothic gay wedding

Offbeat Wed

We’ve heard about southern charm… but we never really saw it until we laid our eyes on the photos of this southern gothic gay wedding (captured by Photographer Mary Beth)! Our Offbeat couple Brian and Josh gave us nothing but class and elegance on their big day… oh, and an epic outfit change! And just WAIT till you find out the venue where they were married.

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Understated Luxury Decorated in Clouds of Baby’s Breath at Tre Posti in Napa Valley

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Beige, White, Light Green[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] Haley and Shane’s ethereal wedding, set amidst the picturesque backdrop of Napa Valley’s vineyards & Mayacamas Mountains, epitomized timeless elegance and understated luxury.

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The 12 Best Wedding Photographers in Pittsburgh (2024)

Peerspace

Answered Photoshoot locations on Peerspace typically cost $60 — $200 per hour. See unique photoshoot locations Looking for the top Pittsburgh wedding photographers? We get it! Pittsburgh has got to be one of the most underrated cities in the country – if not the world. It’s got everything you could want in a home base. World-class restaurants, bars, venues, hospitals, schools, and of course, world-class people.

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The 24 Best Spots to Buy Wedding Shoes Online + How to Easily Choose!

Green Wedding Shoes

shoes from Forever Soles Wedding shoes are the icing on the cake when it comes to your wedding day look, and we couldn’t be more excited to be sharing the best online shops to snag your perfect pair. They say the shoes make the outfit, and we know the power of a good shoe to elevate your entire wedding day look. art deco wedding flats available here and here white pearl wedding heels: ALDO Lulu platform sandal blush satin bow wedding shoes: Seychelles Neve heels rhinestone + tulle embellis

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25 Lesbian First Dance Songs

Love Inc. Mag

We're sharing our top first dance song picks for lesbian couples. One of the most fun wedding planning tasks is picking out the song for your first dance. You get to take a break from thinking about budget and logistics and focus solely on finding something meaningful to you as a couple. Some couples already have a song, but for those who don’t, finding the right mix of romantic without being too played-out can be tricky, not to mention the built-in gender stereotypes baked into many popular cho

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The Best Dog Wedding Attire and Accessories on Etsy

Junebug Weddings

Image by Melody Joy. There’s nothing we love more than when couples include their furry friends on their big day. What’s cuter than your pup walking down the aisle as a ring bearer or dog of honor? Of course, you and your significant other aren’t the only ones who should be dressed to the nines. From leashes to tuxedos to flower collars, we’re rounding up some dog wedding attire that will help them look their sharpest as they celebrate forever with you.

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The Brief: ‘Smackable’ Billboards and Subterranean Cooking

Event Marketer: B to C Events

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover “smackable” billboards, subterranean pizza parties and the Malmö Oat Milkers. HEINZ IS INVITING KETCHUP LOVERS TO LAY THE SMACKDOWN We’ve all smacked the bottom of a Heinz ketchup bottle to ensure we get every last drop. So the brand is running with the idea and installing “smackable” billboards in two cities.

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Lake Michigan Summer Wedding with Modern Contemporary Nods Amidst a Historic Castle Backdrop

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] The wedding colors were light blue and white with small accents of pink. [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] From the Bride… I have always loved the look of tent weddings with lots of white, greenery and twinkle lights. We achieved this look by adding the white draping from the ceiling and the drape entrance wall decorated in greenery.

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The 11 Best Dallas Family Photographers (2024)

Peerspace

Answered Photoshoot locations on Peerspace typically cost $60 — $200 per hour. See unique photoshoot locations When we set out to put together this list of the best Dallas family photographers, we aimed to abandon any preconceptions about what makes a talented photographer. We knew we wanted creatives with a wide range of skills — photographers whose distinct photos displayed quiet confidence in their own point of view.

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The Best Wedding Veils for Every Bridal Style

Green Wedding Shoes

wedding veil: BHLDN Are you ready for the unveiling of one of the most impactful and dramatic wedding accessories of all time? We’re talking about wedding veils, of course! wedding veil: BHLDN wedding veil: Lulus wedding veil: Etsy short wedding veil: Lulus ivory wedding veil: Hushed Commotion cathedral wedding veil: Etsy unique wedding veil: Etsy vintage wedding veil: Blair Nadeau Bridal pearl head band: Lulus See the rest of this post → The post The Best Wedding Veils for Every Bri