Certified Wedding Planner Society

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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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Canvas Weddings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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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Elegante by Michelle J

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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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Destination Wedding Scheduling Wedding Photography 130

Simply Breathe Events

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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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Green Wedding Shoes

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

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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Wedding Shoes Wedding 115

Event Marketer: B to C Events

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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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Social Media Electronics Insurance Engagement 113

Style Me Pretty

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

[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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Wedding Gown Wedding Dress Event Designer Photography 105

Green Wedding Shoes

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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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Wedding Shoes Wedding Wedding Planning 105

Event Marketer: B to C Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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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Social Media Media Pinterest IT 110

One Fab Day

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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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Engagement Bride Wedding 98

Style Me Pretty

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

[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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Groom Bridesmaid Bridesmaids Groomsman 105

Green Wedding Shoes

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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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Wedding Guests Black Tie Wedding Shoes Wedding 105

Love Inc. Mag

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

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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One Fab Day

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

There are 16 important things to consider when picking the ideal time to wed. Here's how to choose your wedding date - the perfect one for you!

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Style Me Pretty

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

[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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Celebrant Groom Installation Reception 105

Green Wedding Shoes

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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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Wedding Shoes Photography Celebrant Wedding 105

Event Marketer: B to C Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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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IT 98

One Fab Day

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

You're just one step away from finding your "something blue" High street and luxury blue wedding shoes to shop right now!

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Style Me Pretty

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

[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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Green Wedding Shoes

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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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Wedding Dress Wedding Shoes Wedding Gown Wedding 105

Event Marketer: B to C Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

“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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One Fab Day

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Rafal is the incredibly talented photographer behind the lens at Heron Weddings. He favours a relaxed, documentary shooting style.

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Wedding 98

Style Me Pretty

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]White, Green, Ivory[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]An elevated romantic wedding with sophisticated English countryside class was Jenn’s vision for her special day. We wanted a classic and elegant look. We wanted to have our wedding in this beautiful part of the world with the ocean, all the beautiful greenery and florals.

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Green Wedding Shoes

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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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Event Marketer: B to C Events

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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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IT Wedding 94

One Fab Day

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Looking for star wedding dresses? What about a constellation-print veil? We've got them right here in our celestial bridal style run-down!

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Wedding Dress Wedding Bride 98

Style Me Pretty

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Timeless elegance awaits inside this editorial shot at Smith Farm Gardens. Meticulously designed by Sarah Brehant Events , the shoot exudes a modern French country aesthetic. From the intimate garden ceremony to the opulent reception on the terrace, Stephanie Berenson Photography seamlessly captures every detail in time. Organic elements blend with fine European touches, creating a luxuriously romantic setting filled with flowers by Petals & Plates.

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Collaboration Reception Photography Ceremony 102

Green Wedding Shoes

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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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Bouquet Wedding Shoes Installation Photography 98

Love Inc. Mag

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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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IT 92

One Fab Day

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Today's ceremony reading is the unconventional poem To My Valentine by Ogden Nash and will make for the perfect inclusion in your wedding.

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Ceremony Wedding 98

Style Me Pretty

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] At Chateau St. George, the wedding’s colors told a story of elegance and history. Picture this: the golden glow of the chateau’s interiors meeting the classic whites of the bride’s dress and the groom’s jacket. It wasn’t just a color scheme; it was a celebration of style and tradition, right there in the heart of Grasse [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] Im

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