by Lori | Jul 26, 2019 | Backdrops, Brides, Centerpieces, Ceremony, China, Dayton Weddings, Decor, Decorations, Dress, Engaged couples, Flowers, Gown, Grooms, Linens, Photographers, Photography, Photos, Planning a Wedding, Reception, Rentals, Style, Traditions, Trends, Venue, Vintage, Wedding, Wedding Gown, Wedding photography, Wedding Planning, Wedding Planning Tips, Weddng Traditions
I recently had the honor of designing and planning a styled photo shoot that took place at The Brightside Music & Event Venue in Downtown Dayton, Ohio. Here’s the story behind this Industrial Meets Victorian Charm shoot. The Victorian Era Dinner Party The...
by Lori | Dec 3, 2018 | Bridal Party, Brides, Bridesmaids, Ceremony, Dress, Engaged couples, Flowers, Gown, Grooms, Groomsmen, Planning a Wedding, Traditions, Trends, Wedding, Wedding Gown, Wedding Party, Wedding Planning, Wedding Planning Tips, Weddng Traditions
Weddings and traditions go hand-in-hand. You’ve all heard of the bouquet toss, the garter toss, the bride wearing a white dress, and saving the top layer of the wedding cake. But just where did those age-old wedding traditions originate anyway? Here are 7 wedding...
by Lori | Nov 21, 2018 | Bridal Party, Brides, Bridesmaids, Ceremony, Dress, Engaged couples, Flowers, Gown, Grooms, Groomsmen, Planning a Wedding, Style, Traditions, Trends, Uncategorized, Wedding, Wedding Gown, Wedding Party, Wedding Planning, Weddng Traditions
Today’s weddings don’t always include the age-old traditions, and many couples may wonder where those traditions come from anyway. Let’s have some fun and look at 6 wedding traditions that shock engaged couples – and we’ll list some “normal” ones that you may still...
by Lori | Oct 30, 2018 | Backdrops, Brides, Centerpieces, Ceremony, Decor, Decorations, DIY Wedding, Dress, Engaged couples, Flowers, Gay Wedding, Gown, Grooms, LGBQT, Linens, Photos, Planning a Wedding, Reception, Style, Trends, Venue, Wedding, Wedding Gown, Wedding photography, Wedding Planning
Simple, Yet Whimsical Wedding Photo Shoot As a new planner still building my clientele portfolio, I decided to work with a local venue this past summer on a photo shoot – also known in the wedding industry as a styled shoot – to be able to show you some of my design...
by Lori | Apr 16, 2018 | Bridal Party, Brides, Bridesmaids, Ceremony, Cost of a Wedding, DIY Wedding, Dress, Engaged couples, Grooms, Groomsmen, Photography, Photos, Planning a Wedding, Reception, Wedding, Wedding Party, Wedding photography, Wedding Planning Tips
Congratulations, you said YES and are engaged!! Let the engagement parties begin and then celebrate with cake! (Of course, it will be followed by months of dieting!) So what’s next? Here are 12 things you can do: Tell Your Friends & Families About Your Engagement...
by Lori | Jan 6, 2018 | Bridal Party, Brides, Bridesmaids, Centerpieces, Decor, Decorations, DIY Wedding, Dress, Engaged couples, Flowers, Gown, Grooms, Groomsmen, Linens, Photography, Photos, Planning a Wedding, Rentals, Trends, Wedding, Wedding Party, Wedding photography
Does the DIY craze drive you crazy? Are you on a DIY budget but don’t have the time or ability to create your centerpieces and décor? If you are like most engaged couples, you want to have a remarkable wedding and wow your guests! But how? Don’t stress out just yet! I...
by Lori | Feb 13, 2017 | Bridal Party, Brides, Bridesmaids, Dress, Groomsmen, Planning a Wedding, Uncategorized
When planning a wedding, it seems like you have a million things to remember – booking the venue and the Officiant, hiring a caterer and cake baker, selecting a photographer, choosing flowers – and the list goes on. But have you remembered to keep your wedding bridal...
by Lori | Jan 17, 2017 | Cleaning, Donating a Wedding Gown, Dress, Gown, Gown Preservation, Selling a Wedding Gown, Wedding, Wedding Gown
Brides spend months, sometimes years, planning their wedding and want it to be memorable and beautiful. But have you thought about what to do with your gown after the wedding? There are many options — you can have it cleaned and preserved, sell it, or donate...
