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The Psychology of Why Couples Book with Private Venues

Certified Wedding Planner Society

In the wedding industry, there's been a noticeable surge in couples favoring private wedding venues over the past few years. The demand for exclusive and intimate settings is reshaping the industry, making it imperative for wedding planners to comprehend the reasons behind this shift. Some couples just aren’t satisfied booking the local community room or a random hotel for their wedding venue.

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PARTY PEOPLE: A Conversation with Colie Collen of Flower Scout, Hudson Valley Wedding Florist

Canvas Weddings

It was a hazy January day, just days into the new year in 2023, and I found myself on a Zoom call with one of my September clients and Colie Collen of Flower Scout, discussing the design direction for her upcoming wedding at Hayfield Catskills. “It’s like…I think it’s like a roadside ditch, but a chic roadside ditch,” the bride said, and just like that, the theme was born: chic roadside ditch was the first line of the proposal Colie put together for the wedding.

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2024 & 2025 Jewish Wedding Dates To Avoid For Your Simcha

Elegante by Michelle J

The first step in planning any wedding is deciding on the all-important date. As a planner of Jewish weddings who is also Jewish, I know the importance of choosing a date that doesn’t coincide with certain holidays and days of the week. No matter the level of observance of my couples, we always spend time considering the right time to hold their simcha and this often involves a lot of calendar-scrutiny!

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An Enchanted Garden Wedding at Meridian House

Simply Breathe Events

Rachel and Jonathan’s garden wedding at Meridian House was an absolute highlight for us last year. Firstly, Meridian House is always a historic and elegant setting for events in DC. Plus, in the spirit of Simply Breathe Events, we believe that every wedding should be a perfect blend of elegance, joy, and personal touches. Rachel and Jonathan’s wedding was the epitome of this philosophy.

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Our Report from Super Bowl LVIII: Brands Hit the Jackpot with Experiential

Event Marketer: B to C Events

15 winning brand activations that hyped up NFL Fans and Las Vegas locals Up and down the Las Vegas Strip, excitement for Super Bowl LVIII—in one of the most active event and tourist cities—was in the air. Everywhere you looked, there was a football visual in sight, whether it was a ginormous projection display of Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers players on the side of Caesars Palace or a replica Lombardi Trophy in a hotel lobby.

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A Chic + Whimsical Fairytale Forest Wedding Full of Overgrown Florals

Green Wedding Shoes

Marilyn + Tristan’s wedding planning goal was to create an event that felt like a romantic fairytale. See the rest of this post → The post A Chic + Whimsical Fairytale Forest Wedding Full of Overgrown Florals appeared first on Green Wedding Shoes.

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The Worst Event Deposit Practices We’ve Seen and What To Do Instead

Planning Pod

When it comes to deposit practices, we’ve heard it all – from accepting deposits via paper check to manually compiling credit card information in a spreadsheet – and we’ve advised thousands of events businesses on how to do better. Our team invests large amounts of time in getting to know our clients and helping them build sustainable and secure growth practices.

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2024 Food & Beverage Trends to Inspire Your Event Menus

Event Marketer: B to C Events

If it feels like you’ve suddenly become surrounded by foodies, you’re not alone. According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2024 “ What’s Hot Culinary Forecast ,” social media is influencing how consumers cook, eat and interact with restaurants. And it’s now an essential ingredient to culinary professionals’ work, whether it’s incorporating social media trends into dishes or using social media to send a dish viral.

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The 83 Best Mother Son Dance Songs To Play At Your Wedding

Green Wedding Shoes

photo by Gabriel Conover Weddings are a time for celebration and the Mother Son Dance is no exception! This dance is more than a tradition; it’s a heartfelt moment, a shared experience that celebrates the bond between a mother and her son. It’s a part of the wedding that can evoke a spectrum of emotions, from joyous tears to laughter, encapsulating memories of the past while looking forward to the future.

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Tropical Florals Paired with Fun Dance Floor Favors Make This Tampa Wedding Unforgettable

Love Inc. Mag

Charles and Edward pulled out all the stops for their tropical wedding at Tampa River Center. Their stunning riverfront ceremony kickstarted their paradise-inspired vision as the deck area greeted guests with impeccable views. The grooms united in front of the water wearing matching tuxedos and blush pink bow ties before partaking in a tradition of jumping the broom.

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Truly Original: Where to Find Vintage Wedding Dresses

One Fab Day

Thinking of wearing a vintage wedding dress? We've investigated where to find all styles and types of vintage wedding dresses, from 1950's Jackie O styles, to glam 1930's column dresses.

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Coca-Cola and Time Out Launch a ‘Foodmarks’ Campaign with Global Destinations and Activations

Event Marketer: B to C Events

You might say Coca-Cola and Time Out magazine unveiled a landmark partnership today. The beverage giant and “best of the city” publication announced the launch of Foodmarks, hand-picked, global “food landmarks” inspired by movies, pop culture moments, travel hotspots and other cultural phenomena that revolve around “the perfect moment, the perfect meal and an ice-cold Coca-Cola.

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47 Cute Spring Nails Designs + Nail Art Ideas We Loving in 2024

Green Wedding Shoes

Spring is the season of fresh starts, and what better way to refresh your style than with these cute spring nail designs and nail art ideas?! From pastel hues to groundbreaking floral inspo, these spring nails are here to brighten up your day, one colorful design at a time. inspo photo: @charsgelnails_ inspo photo: @charsgelnails_ inspo photo: @peachinails inspo photo: @monika_nails inspo photo: @lindesysbeautylounge1 inspo photo: @ashwisdom inspo photo: @charsgelnails_ inspo photo: @charsgelnai

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Hundreds of Blooming Garden Roses at an Exquisite Baroque Villa in Tuscany

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”The Inspiration”]Prepare to be mesmerised by the breathtaking interiors of this 14th century Italian Villa, now serving as a backdrop to some of Tuscany’s most beautiful events. [/field] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Indulging in the rich blue and gold tones of the villa’s interiors, we balanced the palette by adding a plethora of blush and cream garden roses.

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22 Fairytale Castle Wedding Venues in Ireland

One Fab Day

Looking for castle wedding venues in Ireland? Here's a list of our favourite (and the best) castle wedding venues in Ireland to help your search!

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Super Bowl LVIII: Furniture Brand Ashley Pops Up its Biggest Activation Yet in Las Vegas

Event Marketer: B to C Events

“We knew we wanted to tap into country because we think it’s an underrepresented genre for consumers during Super Bowl week parties, especially for the parties that are open and free to the public like ours were.” –Alexa Richardson, Director of Brand Activation and Field Marketing, Ashley Global Retail Brand ambassadors distributed swag, like bandanas and hats.

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A Lovely Lavender Wedding Dress for an Eclectic + Romantic Downtown Los Angeles Wedding

Green Wedding Shoes

In the year before their own “I do’s,” Angela + Louis attended six different weddings and nicknamed this wedding guest marathon their “tour of love.” “I’m a big believer that all it takes to be ‘bridal’ is to wear it on your wedding day. Coincidentally, I also wanted to wear purple, so we ran with it!” Angela’s stunning strapless purple wedding gown and veil were custom made by DKL Couture in New York.

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15 Lingerie Brands for ALL Bodies and Genders

Love Inc. Mag

Heat up the honeymoon with sexy lingerie styles in gender-inclusive fits. Happy Valentine’s ! Time to shop for a little something special, and be sure to make it a little extra spicy! The holiday for lovers is the perfect excuse to test drive some lingerie brands you’ll want to pack for your honeymoon. It’s no secret the lingerie industry is dominated by designs made specifically for cisgender women.

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Heartfelt Spring Garden Wedding At Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] Serenity Blue, Lady Blush, Peach, Lilac, Greenery, Vintage Gold Accents [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] When Maddie asked Karen of Pop + Fizz , “Can we channel Bridgerton vibes?”, she knew exactly what to do. (Read: All of her Netflix “training” prepared her for this moment.

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The Brief: Stupid Pet Tricks and Cocktail Lingerie

Event Marketer: B to C Events

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover cocktail lingerie, mischievous matrimonies and stupid pet tricks. TBS WANTS TO SEE YOUR PET’S DUMBEST TRICK Does your dog know a trick that virtually no one would find impressive? If so, TBS wants to chat. To tout its new series “Stupid Pet Tricks” hosted by Sarah Silverman, a reimagining of the iconic “The Late Show with Dave Letterman” segment, the network kicked off a five-city mobile

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51 Wedding Guest Dresses for Spring You’ll Totally Wear Again

Green Wedding Shoes

spring wedding guest dresses: ASTR The Label Spring is upon us and it’s as if the whole world is waking up! It’s likely that you find yourself adding fresh flowers to your cart, looking up new seasonal recipes, and filling your calendar with an endless number of spring weddings. To help you take advantage of all these fresh fashion moments, we’re rounding up the perfect spring wedding guest dresses!

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Where To Find: Velvet Ring Boxes

One Fab Day

A velvet ring box makes makes a gorgeous keepsake accessory for your engagement ring, check out our guide to where to find velvet ring boxes.

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day With an Ode to Pink and Maximalist Style

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”The Inspiration”] Inspired by the queen of flowers, David Austin Wedding Roses, this colorful Maximalist Dream is a tribute to all things roses. Creative Director and Designer Dawn Weisberg of Tularosa Flowers, a luxury Floral and Event Design studio, envisioned a wedding that is a love affair with roses.

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14 Dreamy Italy Wedding Venues For Your Destination “I Do’s”

Junebug Weddings

Image by Henry Tieu Photography. Keep scrolling to see some our favorite dreamy Italy wedding venues Italy has become one of the hottest wedding destinations, and it’s not hard to understand why. Between the architecture, gorgeous scenery, delicious food, and vibrant culture, we understand why more and more couples are choosing “The Boot” for their big day.

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29 Wedding After Party Dress Ideas for a Stunning Second Look

Green Wedding Shoes

sparkly tulle wedding after party dress: Show Me Your Mumu You’ve said your “I do’s”, toasted with your nearest and dearest, and polished off your wedding cake — now all there’s left to do is party the night away! And we’ve found the most dazzling, eye-catching, and celebratory wedding after party dresses for the job. sheer rhinestone wedding after party dress: Untamed Petals photo: Indwell Weddings | dress: Selkie bride: Sydney Westra | dress: Watters Designs

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Loose & Lovely: 30 Undone Updo Hair Looks

One Fab Day

Looking for the perfect loose upstyle? We've rounded up 30 gorgeous undone updos for modern, stylish, effortless wedding day hair.

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An Elegant Wedding Weekend at Borgo Corsignano in Arezzo

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Shades of pinks, shades of orange with a touch of magenta.[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]The bride and the groom dreamed about the idea of organizing a 3 days-events in the heart of Tuscany for their closest families and friends, who came from all over the world.

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This colorful DIY outdoor wedding had a kintsugi unity ceremony

Offbeat Wed

We absolutely love the way Sara and Jared broke the mold with their wedding details - from their colorful outfits to the DIY elements. But they didn’t just break tradition at their wedding… just wait until you see how they started off their marriage with a CRASH (in the best way).

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Where to Buy Dried Flowers and What You Need to Know About Them

Green Wedding Shoes

photo via West Elm We are completely smitten with dried flowers over here at Green Wedding Shoes. With all the dried flower arrangements we’ve featured in weddings on GWS , it’s no wonder the trend is making way into our homes! Of course, where to buy dried flowers is the number one question, but there’s more to know beyond that. photo: @nikau.flora photo: @my.burleigh.reno photo: @rawsunshinecoast photo: Evangeline Lane | dried flower arrangements: Best Day Ever Floral Design

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Old Hollywood Glamour Meets Rock 'N' Roll: Olivia & Ryan's Dublin City Wedding

One Fab Day

A mini wedding dress with Gucci tights, a Harley Davidson and an old Chevy - this Hollywood Glamour meets Rock 'N' Roll Dublin city wedding is one not to miss!

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Black Tie Elegance Meets Coastal Charm At This Charleston Wedding

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Champagne, black, white, creams, and sages were selected as the primary colors of Tre and Easton’s Charleston wedding color palette. [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] Inspired by their home city of Charleston, South Carolina, and their love for all things modern and elegant, Tre and Easton celebrated their intimate autumn wedding in Southern style!