Certified Wedding Planner Society

JANUARY 11, 2024

Wedding planning isn't just about selecting the perfect centerpiece or the most photogenic venue—it's an art form honed over years of personal growth and industry evolution. In this wedding planner podcast, Laurie Hartwell, founder & CEO of the CWP Society, brings this to life, sharing her thirty-year voyage through the ebbs and flows of the wedding industry.

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One Fab Day

JANUARY 11, 2024

From a cool gallery space and rustic barns, to a glam Granary and a tin chapel, these are the hottest new wedding venues in Ireland for 2024, 2025 and beyond!

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Wedding Venue Wedding 113

Green Wedding Shoes

JANUARY 10, 2024

When it came to the event design portion of this colorful Texas celebration, Rielly + Micheal had a head start! Rielly is a Senior Event Producer for House of CLRK by Emily Clarke so she’s no stranger to the wedding design process and went in knowing exactly how to make her wedding vision come together. You can see why color blocked florals are one of our fave trends of 2024 See the rest of this post → The post This Whimsical Texas Wedding Was an Explosion of Vibrant Florals appeared

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Style Me Pretty

JANUARY 12, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”The Inspiration”]The picturesque backdrop of mountains and the serene lake, combined with the villa’s unique charm at Villa Pizzo, set the stage for an ethereal atmosphere, creating a truly magical experience. The couple even enjoyed a boat ride amidst this scenic view, adding a touch of romance to the overall experience.

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Certified Wedding Planner Society

JANUARY 10, 2024

What happens when wedding professionals fail to communicate effectively and misunderstand each other's roles? Listen to our heart-to-heart chat as we unpack this. We'll guide you through the challenging journey of collaboration and understanding among wedding professionals, highlighting the importance of having a professional's perspective and working with approved vendors.

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One Fab Day

JANUARY 12, 2024

Featuring an elegant monochrome colour palette and a vintage Porsche, Christopher and Elisha celebrated as newlyweds in the picture-perfect Castle Bellingham.

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Style Me Pretty

JANUARY 10, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] For this “elevated camp” wedding, the color palette remained neutral with lots of whites, creams, natural greenery and a slight accent of gold. [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]When it came time for Casey and Gavin to select a venue for their wedding, their hearts settled on a charming venue in Guerneville.

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Joy

JANUARY 9, 2024

The average cost of wedding invitations is $5-$8 per guest , which equates to $500-$800 for a wedding stationery suite for 100 guests. A wedding invitation helps set the stage for your big day. It’s guests’ first glimpse at whether you’re having a casual backyard BBQ, semiformal garden party, or black-tie affair in a hotel ballroom. It indicates the where and when and previews the look and feel of your wedding day — and a small style detail that can pack a big punch.

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Love Inc. Mag

JANUARY 11, 2024

Postage for wedding invitations is a lot more complicated than sending a basic letter. Follow these tips to help save and to avoid overpaying in postage. While choosing the perfect style and wording is crucial for wedding invitations, determining the correct postage is equally important. After all, you wouldn't want all of that hard work (and money!

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Green Wedding Shoes

JANUARY 11, 2024

photo: Gayle Dawn Photography | colorful dresses for the bachelorette party Let’s talk one of our fave parts of wedding planning : coming up with epic bachelorette party ideas! From fun activities to rad theme ideas, a lot goes into planning an unforgettable bachelorette party (or bach weekend). It’s a big responsibility for a friend of the bride, and we’re here to make sure it goes off without a hitch!

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Style Me Pretty

JANUARY 8, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]The Bride loved the idea of a neutral palette but wanted to incorporate color in some way, especially because she wanted to go with pink tones for the bridesmaids dresses. We decided to go with hues of Dusty Rose, Champagne, Ivory, and Gold. Then, we brought in texture with terracotta and stone at the ceremony and velvet accents throughout.

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Event Marketer: B to C Events

JANUARY 8, 2024

Attendees could hop onboard the truck for free drag makeovers inspired by Max characters. While some brands were busy appealing to attendees of international art fairs like Art Basel and SCOPE during Miami Art Week 2023, Max was driving a vibrant box truck—and layers of engagement—along The Art of Drag Pop-Up Truck Tour. The brand sashayed into the Palace Bar and R House Wynwood during Art Week to celebrate drag and uplift the LGBTQ+ community.

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One Fab Day

JANUARY 9, 2024

A gorgeous forest wedding celebration filled with beautiful boho details - Casey and Joe's Morning Glory Farms wedding in North Carolina is not to be missed!

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Green Wedding Shoes

JANUARY 9, 2024

custom matchbox favors for guests: PicturePerfectPapier on Etsy Your wedding guests are traveling far and wide to celebrate your big day, and we’ve rounded up the best wedding favors and unique gift ideas to help you show your appreciation! creative mini bubble candle favors: fanushome on Etsy photo: Victoria Carlson custom jam jars: SouthernJamsandJelly on Etsy photo: Hazelwood Photo, as seen in this barn wedding with gemstone accents | boho healing crystals: MysticHippy on Etsy unique we

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Style Me Pretty

JANUARY 9, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] To fit with the look of San Francisco City Hall , I chose a neutral color palette including white, ivory, cream, champagne, and gold. [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] Buddy and I both were born, and raised, and currently live in San Francisco, so having a classic SF wedding was an easy first choice.

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Event Marketer: B to C Events

JANUARY 8, 2024

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes and hot topics in experiential marketing cover a Victorian-era peep show, interstellar invitations and the potential demise of Camp Jeep. POP-TARTS EATS CHEEZ-IT’S DUST You’ve heard of the streaming wars. How about the CPG mascot wars? For the many consumers who aren’t aware that Pop-Tarts and Cheez-It are both owned by Kellogg’s, some on-the-field antics from both brands’ mascots over the last week have caused quite a stir on social.

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One Fab Day

JANUARY 8, 2024

How do you choose the perfect wedding venue? Do you opt for a hotel, exclusive hire venue or restaurant? Our handy pros and cons guide will help!

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Ruffled

JANUARY 9, 2024

We’re about to set sail on a romantic adventure to the shores of Croatia for the ultimate summer extravaganza wedding. Picture this: vows as hot as the Croatian sun, a dance floor more lively than a beach party, and a love story so enchanting, that even the Adriatic Sea is blushing.

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Wedding 81

Style Me Pretty

JANUARY 8, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Moss green, taupe, cream, pink, and peach[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Cheyne and Cole’s wedding was a picturesque and romantic affair, combining the charm of a rustic setting with elegance and sophistication. Picture a sprawling farmstead with rolling hills, surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage and the crisp scent of fall in the air.

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Junebug Weddings

JANUARY 6, 2024

Image by Marisa Lyon Photography and catering by Sweet Brie Co. You’ve hired your wedding vendors , signed contracts , and paid all the necessary deposits. It might seem like you’ve crossed off every vendor-related task on your checklist , doesn’t it? Well, not quite. Here’s some food for thought: taking care of your vendors on your wedding day is just as important as the pre-wedding preparations.

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One Fab Day

JANUARY 9, 2024

Looking for a large, luxury wedding venue in Ireland? The Johnstown Estate in Meath is a country house that's undergone a stunning transformation.

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Love Inc. Mag

JANUARY 10, 2024

Isabeau & Amy’s enchanting wedding at Ocean View Farm was nothing short of ethereal. For this beautiful couple, their wedding was not only a celebration of their love but also a harmonious fusion of their backgrounds, too. Isabeau’s Haitian heritage brought a touch of cultural richness. The deep meaning of their connection transpired through a design that included a zesty color palette.

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Style Me Pretty

JANUARY 12, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] Blush, nude, taupe, muted copper, terracotta, orange, marigold, and butter yellow with foliage. [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] Playing off of the couple’s Italian roots, we designed with the Amalfi Coast in mind: Cle tiles were shipped in from Italy to be used as place cards, a lemon tree was made in the center of a 16′ round wooden bar, citrus and yellow accents, a trad

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Offbeat Wed

JANUARY 12, 2024

"I promise to love you in crisis and abundance the way I love New York City: with patience, respect, grit, and an eye for the mysterious and unexpectedly beautiful. My love for you is like the gravity holding the universe together: steadfast, unceasing, and constant until the end of my days. Our foundation is firm, our orbit is stable, and the Force is with us.

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One Fab Day

JANUARY 6, 2024

The lucky winner will be checking into Blairscove House & Restaurant in West Cork for a luxurious overnight stay and a gourmet meal!

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Weddings From The Heart

JANUARY 9, 2024

Photo Credit: Leeloo Thefirst via Pexels Every engaged couple knows that while finding the perfect dress or choosing the right venue are pivotal decisions, there’s one task that often proves to be more challenging than anticipated: managing the wedding guest list and invitations. This process is more than just putting pen to paper.

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Style Me Pretty

JANUARY 10, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”The Inspiration”]The style shoot at Villa Balbiano on Lake Como was all about capturing the villa’s natural elegance and the serene beauty of the lake. We wanted to create scenes that felt both luxurious and intimately connected to the Italian landscape. The villa’s grand architecture and the tranquil lake provided a stunning backdrop, inspiring a blend of classic and romantic elements.

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Love Inc. Mag

JANUARY 8, 2024

Before you set your wedding date, find out when wedding season occurs where you live, which can have an impact on costs. As you start the wedding planning process, one of the very first decisions you'll make is selecting a wedding date. In addition to keeping important dates in mind, such as holidays , it's also good to know when peak wedding season takes place in your area.

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One Fab Day

JANUARY 11, 2024

Ever wondered what your perfect engagement ring looks like? Planning to propose? Our fun engagement ring quiz will help you find the one!

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Planned For Perfection

JANUARY 12, 2024

A REVIEW OF 2023 As we bid farewell to another fabulous wedding year, we take with us more wonderful memories and look forward to designing more incredible celebrations in 2024. Every wedding that we plan is tailor made for each couple, to that every one is a unique as the couple themselves. Our journey with you is never about the latest trends or fashion statements, it is about you, your journey and your unique love story.

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Style Me Pretty

JANUARY 9, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”The Inspiration”]As we move forward from the indoor days of the pandemic, more and more couples seek to make a big statement with their wedding design. This shoot at Wrensmoor Castle centers around personal expression by featuring bright, bold color choices paired with maximalist design.

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