by Lori | Dec 31, 2019 | Anniversary, Bridal Party, Brides, Bridesmaids, Centerpieces, Ceremony, Cincinnati weddings, Commitment Ceremony, Dayton Weddings, Engaged couples, Grooms, Groomsmen, LGBQT, Photography, Planning a Wedding, Reception, Traditions, Vow Renewal, Wedding, Wedding Party, Wedding photography, Wedding Planning, Wedding Planning Tips, Weddng Traditions
Are you engaged but can’t be legally married for one reason or another? No worries! There are alternatives to paying for a piece of paper that ultimately gets filed with your city, county or state. A commitment ceremony can be performed exactly like a wedding and, for...
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 | Nov 8, 2018 | Brides, Ceremony, Decor, Decorations, DIY Wedding, Engaged couples, Grooms, Guest book, Planning a Wedding, Reception, Trends, Vintage, Wedding
Brides Magazine recently published an article discussing the latest unique wedding guest book ideas for today’s couples. After reading the article, I decided to share their insights with you and add a few ideas of my own. You can read the full article HERE....
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 | Jun 4, 2018 | Backdrops, Brides, Centerpieces, Ceremony, Decor, Decorations, Engaged couples, Grooms, Groomsmen, Linens, Planning a Wedding, Reception, Rentals, Style, Tents, Trends, Wedding, Wedding Planning, Wedding Planning Tips
Determining the colors or theme of your wedding can be one of the most enjoyable tasks in the long list of things that need to be done before the big day. These days, weddings can have simple centerpieces and minimal décor — or you can go over the top and be...
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 | 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 | Aug 29, 2017 | Brides, Ceremony, Decorations, Emergency Kit, Engaged couples, Gown, Grooms, Planning a Wedding, Reception, Timeline, Uncategorized, Wedding, Wedding Party
Your wedding day is almost here! You have the dress/tuxedo, your shoes, and jewelry and accessories. The entire wedding party has had their final fittings and scheduled pickup of their tuxedoes and dresses. All of your vendors have been confirmed and everything is set...
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 | May 9, 2017 | Brides, Ceremony, Decor, Decorations, Engaged couples, Grooms, Reception, Style, Trends, Wedding
Wedding season is in full swing and by now, brides and grooms have likely seen and read too many articles about current wedding trends for 2017 and 2018. Your minds are probably flooded with what’s in, what’s hot, and what’s out. And through it...
by Lori | Mar 31, 2017 | Backdrops, Brides, Centerpieces, Ceremony, China, Decor, Decorations, Engaged couples, Grooms, Linens, Pipe & Drape, Planning a Wedding, Reception, Rentals, Tents, Wedding
Planning a wedding can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when it comes to decorating the ceremony and reception venues. You may need candles and aisle decorations, chandeliers, columns, centerpieces, table linens, and dinnerware — or even a tent. Well, you...
