March, 2023

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Getting Married In Switzerland: A Complete Guide

Souvenir Weddings & Events

Congratulations on taking the next big step in your life - getting married! If you're considering Switzerland as your wedding destination, you're in for a treat. Switzerland is a beautiful country known for its stunning landscapes, world-class hospitality, and rich culture. However, planning a wedding in a foreign country can be overwhelming, especially if you don't know where to start.

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A Modern-Tropical, Coastal California Wedding for a Globe Trotting Couple in Dana Point

The Road to Marriage

After reading Quinn and Nate’s inquiry email, I was instantly smitten with their story and engagement photos. There was no question, I wanted to take this journey with them. Their enthusiasm for creating a celebration where their guests could experience the ocean life, cuisine, and beauty of costal California mixed with their desire to soak up every moment with their loved ones sealed the deal.

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Ann Bennett & Ryan’s Wedding at Old Town Club

Rebecca Rose Events

This sweet summer celebration at Old Town Club in Winston-Salem for Ann Bennett and Ryan last June was every bit as lovely to design and produce as it was to witness. We found such joy in working with these two and their family! You can read more over on Style Me Pretty as well, but we’re delighted to share a little peek at all the fun below, courtesy of Anne Rhett Photography.

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How Shaun Gray Events Uses Professional Wedding Planning Software to Streamline and Grow His Business

Planning Pod

Most people have a romanticized idea of what life is like as a wedding planner, but the truth is: running a wedding planning business is hard. Professional wedding planners must juggle multiple clients, build and maintain vendor relationships, navigate rentals and decor, and stay on top of their long wedding checklists for each client. On top of all that, they still need to run a business, which means collecting payments, generating new leads, and keeping their calendar booked.

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Women Who Inspire Us: Wedding Edition

Availed

Women’s History Month is all about remembering the fierce ladies who came before us, but it’s also important to celebrate the women who are making waves right now! We had the pleasure of interviewing five badass female wedding vendors who we look up to. Shoutout to these bold + brilliant women inspiring us every day in the wedding industry! Keep reading to learn where they get their inspiration from.

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Lovely Laughter-Filled Chatfield Gardens Wedding

A Touch of Bliss

Pierce & Anneli’s wedding day was filled with non-stop laughter and all the joy you should feel on the best day of your life together! Throughout their planning process, they knew they wanted their day to be first and foremost, fun, lighthearted, and casual, but also filled with special moments with their closest friends and family. The day was filled with lots of color in their wildflower-inspired décor and ended with an epic dance party.

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What Does a Wedding Planner Actually Do?

Eco + Ivory

Photo Credit: Linnea Marie Photography Planning a wedding can be an exciting journey, but as you start thinking about all the details, decisions, and research involved, it can quickly become overwhelming. With a full-time job or other commitments, finding time and energy to plan a wedding can be challenging, even with a helpful family member. But what happens when a family member’s opinions become too much or the wedding weekend arrives and they want to enjoy the fun?

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Expert Advice for a Beautiful Destination Wedding in the Rocky Mountains

Blue Linden Weddings & Events

Planning a destination wedding in the Rocky Mountains can be an exciting and unforgettable experience. The Rockies offer a stunning backdrop for any wedding, and there are plenty of venues and activities to make your special day truly memorable. This post-ceremony image of Susie and Damian was captured by Elevate Photography. Here is some expert advice from a Colorado wedding planner to help you plan a beautiful destination wedding in the Rocky Mountains: Choose the right venue for you: When it

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Weddings at La Jolla Woman's Club, A Historic Venue

Willmus Weddings

La Jolla Woman's Club is known for its lovely gardens and beautiful waterfront location. It provides an idyllic backdrop for wedding photos, making it the perfect choice for any wedding needs. La Jolla Wedding Photographer : Willmus Weddings History: How Did the Club Become Involve in Weddings? LJWC initially known as the Women's Literacy Club of La Jolla was founded in 1892, making it one of the oldest women's clubs in San Diego.

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3 Key Tips to Making Your Wedding Day the Most Memorable!

Angelica & Co.

The key to a memorable wedding day is personalizing your event with food, fashion and decor. These three elements provide the foundation for your event to stand on to be truly unique, and you can let your creativity run free! These three focal points are important for any couple. When you know what kind of feeling you want to create for your guests, that’s when you spark those moments of pure genius!

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Lab created vs mined diamonds: How to choose a stone that aligns with your values

Mindfully Wed

This might be the ultimate diamond conundrum: is a lab created diamond or a mined diamond the best choice for you? You may have heard that a lab grown diamond is the most ethical option. They can’t be “blood diamonds”, they don’t need to be mined from the ground and they are identical in composition, appearance and durability to mined diamonds. Fair warning: The answers aren’t always clear cut.

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How to get the most out of your Sonoma or Napa wedding budget (where to splurge and what to skip)

Lovely Day Events

One question I get asked all the time is how to get the most out of a wedding budget, what to splurge on, what to skip, and what is a must-have. I’m sharing the best tips that I’ve seen work over and over to get the most bang for your buck out of your wedding budget, things you can honestly skip altogether and no one will notice, and advice that could save thousands of dollars for your wedding.

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Grandview Chattanooga Wedding

Wildflower Wedding Planning

We had such a fun time celebrating the love between Michael and Amanda at this Grandview Chattanooga wedding! Grandview sits overlooking the city of Chattanooga on Lookout Mountain. Michael and Amanda had such a unique and stunning wedding look, they completely made the space their own! We’re so excited to show you this magical day. […] The post Grandview Chattanooga Wedding appeared first on W Events.

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Choosing a Wedding Photographer: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Ponderosa Planning

As a wedding planning team , part of our job is assisting couples with building a team of superstar vendors. That includes choosing a wedding photographer! We know it’s not easy finding the right person to capture your special day in an overcrowded market. After all, you’ll be looking at the photos from that day for the rest of your life! However, choosing a wedding photographer doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful.

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Katie + Michael | The Woodmark Hotel

Perfectly Posh Events

I am both elated to share –and embarrassed at how long it has taken me to get around to publishing– one of the most vibrant and colorful weddings I’ve ever had the privilege to plan! Katie + Michael were my first rescheduled wedding that followed in the wake from Covid restrictions in our state in 2021, so it was an emotional day! We had navigated restrictions, and come up with plan a, plan b, plan c, and d.

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A Tender June Wedding At Fleetwood Farm Winery

Angelica & Co.

I am so happy to share the warm love glow from this beautiful wedding day at Fleetwood Farm Winery ! Caper and Billy wanted to get married on “Loving Day”, a day dedicated to the historic court decision for interracial marriage, which created a mindful and open feeling for their day to unfold upon. These are exactly the kind of intentions we love to have with our couples, as having a purposeful and inclusive approach to love is also our approach to life!

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Small Wedding Reception Venue in Las Vegas

Vegas Weddings Planner

Las Vegas attracts wedding couples from all over the world to celebrate their special day. Wedding groups come in all sizes; and the elopements, of course, take a big share. If you plan to elope and have an intimate celebration this post is for you. We put together a list of small wedding reception venues in Las Vegas that you can check out right now and save yourself time and guesswork on where to start.

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Dragon Point Villa Wedding Venue in Fallbrook, CA

Willmus Weddings

Looking for a private venue with a gorgeous view? Look no further than Dragon Point Villa. This hidden oasis in the hills has views for days and an agricultural landscape that won't quit. With accommodations on site, it is the perfect getaway for your wedding retreat. San Diego Photographer : Willmus Weddings DragonPoint Villa is a stunning wedding and event venue located in Fallbrook, California.

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Grandview Chattanooga Wedding

Wildflower Wedding Planning

We had such a fun time celebrating the love between Michael and Amanda at this Grandview Chattanooga wedding! Grandview sits overlooking the city of Chattanooga on Lookout Mountain. Michael and Amanda had such a unique and stunning wedding look, they completely made the space their own! We’re so excited to show you this magical day. … Continue reading "Grandview Chattanooga Wedding" The post Grandview Chattanooga Wedding appeared first on Wildflower Wedding Planning.

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Colorado Wedding Planning Tips: The Best Seasonal Bridal Flowers

Blue Linden Weddings & Events

The use of florals in wedding ceremonies dates back to the Ancient Greek time period symbolizing a new beginning and hopes of fertility, happiness and fidelity. The Middle Ages brought about the beginning of the bridal bouquet toss tradition. It was used as an escape strategy, distracting frenzied mobs of young ladies so the bride could leave withough being harmed.

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Ali and Tim’s Meaningful and Intentional Wedding in McLaren Vale

Mindfully Wed

Ali and Tim were married in May 2021 at the While Hill Estate in McLaren Vale in South Australia, photographed by our amazing Less Stuff More Meaning vendor and ambassador Elise Mezner (based in Melbourne). We were pretty excited to hear that Ali & Tim read the Mindfully Wed e-guide early in the planning process, and that it was a huge part of their initial conversations about how they wanted to approach their wedding.

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An Intimate Wedding & Tea Ceremony At Tudor Place

Angelica & Co.

J&C reached out to Angelica & Co Weddings from their home in Vermont. With planning their DC wedding from afar, they knew they’d need expert help to make it all happen. Cue our team! After many weeks of searching for the perfect location, they landed on the lovely historic property & gardens at Tudor Place. We had 6 months to fulfill their vision within their Full Planning package, identifying vendors that would perfectly compliment their Chinese-American ceremony with traditional el

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Tips for Wedding: Duties of Bridal Party

My Wedding Planner

In the modern tradition, bridesmaids and groomsmen are ultimately there for support and companionship for the bride and groom throughout the journey of their wedding day. Hence, you need to choose your bridesmaids and groomsmen wisely because whoever you choose for your bridal parties is a very important decision. So, before you start asking anyone and everyone to be part of this special group, you first need to learn what’s their bridal parties’ responsibilities and make sure they can pick up t

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How to Find Your Perfect Sonoma or Napa Valley Wedding Venue

Lovely Day Events

Arrowood Photography Congratulations you’re engaged! One of the first things you probably did (after texting your BFF) was to start looking at Sonoma and Napa wedding venues online. Many couples know they want to get married in wine country and they know the season right away. Whether that vision is a resort with a pool in July, an elegant ballroom in Spring, or a vineyard backdrop in the Fall, the venue sets the tone and style of the wedding.

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Grandview Chattanooga Wedding

Wildflower Wedding Planning

We had such a fun time celebrating the love between Michael and Amanda at this Grandview Chattanooga wedding! Grandview sits overlooking the city of Chattanooga on Lookout Mountain. Michael and Amanda had such a unique and stunning wedding look, they completely made the space their own! We’re so excited to show you this magical day. … Continue reading "Grandview Chattanooga Wedding" The post Grandview Chattanooga Wedding appeared first on Wildflower Wedding Planning.

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Collaboration not Competition.

Willow and Rust

When I was younger I used to design and make wedding stationery on the side, I used to go to wedding fairs, set up my stand and then feel uncomfortable for the next few hours feeling like an outsider in a world I didn’t belong too. The other suppliers were so cliquey and seemed to see me as someone new, a threat, coming into their space regardless of whether they were stationers or not!

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California Coastal Romance - An Ole Hanson Beach Club Wedding

In the Details Wedding Planning

Are you looking for inspiration for your beach wedding? Look no further than the beautiful wedding of Bailey and Zach at the Ole Hanson Beach Club. If you are a beach loving, totally SoCal wedding couple we understand the importance of capturing the essence of your coastal lifestyle and creating a relaxed yet warm ambiance for you and your guests. Bailey and Zach initially faced a setback when their original venue closed down due to improper space permitting.

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A Pastel Easter April Wedding at King Family Vineyards

Angelica & Co.

We are overjoyed to relive Genny & Tripper’s tender April wedding celebration at King Family Vineyards as our spring wedding season circles back around! We asked Genny what her biggest intention was for their wedding day and she responded “Euphoric”. I am proud to say that this wedding truly fulfilled that vision in every way with so much lasting warmth, elegance and merriment.

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10 Reasons to Honeymoon in Sayulita

Ponderosa Planning

Sayulita Mexico and Bend Oregon are like unofficial sister cities. So many people I know in Central Oregon love to vacation in Sayulita! My theory… We like the beach town vibes, great food, friendly people, surfing, and active lifestyle culture. If you’re planning your honeymoon to Mexico, no matter where you live, look no further than Sayulita. Sayulita Nayarit Mexico is a not-so-hidden gem of a coastal town, about 1 hour from Puerto Vallarta.

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4 Essential Tips for Newly Engaged Couples Planning a Napa Wedding

Lovely Day Events

Suzanne Karp Photography Guest Post by Natalie May Getting engaged is an exciting marker of a new and vital phase in your life, like a warmup to your happily ever after with the person you love. This can be an exciting, overwhelming, and confusing time for most couples. The good news is that you aren't alone. On average, 1,825,743 couples get engaged each year, with many getting engaged during the holidays.

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Blackberry Ridge Chattanooga Wedding

Wildflower Wedding Planning

Taylor and Silas had a magical wedding at Blackberry Ridge. The southern charm and beautiful scenery made the day so special for the couple and their guest! This venue’s goal is to turn your wedding day into a stress free and fun weekend for you and your bridal party. We are honored to have been a part […] The post Blackberry Ridge Chattanooga Wedding appeared first on W Events.

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