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 | Mar 14, 2018 | Bridal Party, Brides, Bridesmaids, Centerpieces, Ceremony, Cleaning, Decor, Engaged couples, Grooms, Groomsmen, Photographers, Photography, Photos, Planning a Wedding, Reception, Venue, Venue Coordinator, Wedding, Wedding Day Disaster, Wedding Day Disasters, Wedding Party, Wedding photography, Wedding Planning, Wedding Planning Tips
I was chatting recently with Michelle Miskell of Glamorous Weddings about a wedding day disaster at one of my weddings last year, and we started comparing stories. She was telling me of her concerns about a client hiring a small, little known restaurant to “cater”...
by Lori | Feb 19, 2018 | Bridal Party, Brides, Bridesmaids, Ceremony, Cost of a Wedding, Engaged couples, Grooms, Groomsmen, Photographers, Photography, Photos, Planning a Wedding, Timeline, Venue, Wedding, Wedding Party, Wedding photography, Wedding Planning, Wedding Planning Tips
Planning a Wedding and Looking for Tips? Here are my top 12 wedding planning tips when planning a wedding. Because, let’s be honest — poor planning and unrealistic expectations is what turns a starry-eyed bride or groom into a bridezilla or groomzilla. ...
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 | Mar 13, 2017 | Brides, Engaged couples, Grooms, Photographers, Photography, Photos, Wedding, Wedding photography
Hands down, the photos of your wedding provide you with the most timeless and lasting memories of your big day. So, choosing your photographer is easily one of the most important things you will do while planning your wedding. Here are 6 questions to ask wedding...
