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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
