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 | 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 | Nov 4, 2017 | Anniversary, Brides, Centerpieces, Ceremony, Decor, Decorations, Flowers, Grooms, Linens, Photographers, Photography, Photos, Planning a Wedding, Reception, Vow Renewal, Wedding
Planning weddings are my passion — and when someone comes to me asking if I can plan a 25th anniversary vow renewal for him and his wife, who never had a wedding, a myriad of emotions begin welling up inside me. And when the groom is my own brother-in-law, it...
by Lori | Jun 23, 2017 | Bridal Party, Brides, Bridesmaids, Centerpieces, Ceremony, Decor, Decorations, Engaged couples, Flowers, Grooms, Groomsmen, Photographers, Planning a Wedding, Reception, Timeline, Venue, Venue Coordinator, Wedding Party
As I talk to engaged couples about how a wedding planner can help them in numerous ways, the one thing I am hearing more and more from them is …. “We don’t need a wedding planner because our venue is providing a coordinator for our wedding...
by Lori | Jan 30, 2017 | Brides, Flowers, Wedding
Flowers are one of the most important aspects of a wedding — and the average couple spends approximately 10% of their wedding budget on them! But how do you go about choosing flowers that reflect your style and the overall mood of your wedding? Consulting with...
