When you have a gorgeous and spacious property at your disposal, the sound of having your wedding at home can be incredibly tempting – you can pretty much do whatever you want. What could be better? But here’s the thing – private property weddings present a unique set of challenges and expenses that are important […]

As a wedding planner, I make sure to take as much as possible off of my client’s plates — especially on their wedding day. But, there is one thing that I need all of my clients to do if they are truly going to enjoy their wedding day — I need them to let go.  […]

Most of my posts are written for couples planning weddings, but this one is for EVERYONE else. Most of us will have the privilege of being invited to a wedding in our lifetime, and in some cases, we will attend multiple weddings each year. Being a wedding guest is awesome, and I should know! Great […]

When couples imagine their wedding day, they often think about walking down the aisle, saying their vows, or the first dance. A part of the day that normally doesn’t make the visualization cut? The morning of the wedding. Every wedding has a “getting ready” time, often with the couple separated and preparing for the day […]

Wonder Woman has her cuffs, Mary Poppins had her bag of tricks — every powerful woman has her secret source of power. What is mine? I’m glad you asked. My secret source of wedding planner power is my Emergency Kit! On a wedding day, I carry with me my own “bag of tricks,” containing the […]

Wedding planning is a design-heavy process. Whether it’s tablescapes, bouquets, invitations, lighting, or attire, many couples spend a lot of time designing their weddings. Despite all of this designing energy, there is a design opportunity that many couples miss while planning their weddings — and that is the wedding registry. When it comes to the […]

Spoiler alert: I am OVER the term “Bridezilla.” Read about why I think this terms has GOT to go.

Lately I’ve been getting a lot of emails and phone calls from students and aspiring wedding planners looking to gain knowledge and experience in the wedding planning field. I’ve met many of these people over coffee, and some have even shadowed me or worked as a wedding day assistant at a wedding or two. What […]

The start of a new year always gets me reflecting on beginnings. Last week I shared the three things every couple should do before beginning to plan their wedding, and today, I’m thinking about what is often the beginning of the wedding planning process: finding the perfect venue. In my opinion, choosing your venue is […]