Update: According to this site, Indiana has banned the use of sky lanterns. As of now, Kentucky still allows it. Everyone loves the Chinese Sky Fly Fire lanterns at the end of their wedding. They are sweet, romantic, and make for awesome photos! However, as planners, we are the ones behind-the-scenes making sure that this …
There are lots of wedding trends that don’t make it to our local area in the Tristate. However, here are five trends we feel that we WILL see, or in the very least, hope will come soon. Or watch me on WEHT Local Lifestyles TV Segment regarding this topic. 5 wedding trends in 2016: 1. passed …
Take a close look at this photo. photo credit: eau claire photographics Let me tell you, my fingers are twitching. In case you think it’s a fluke, here’s another one: photo credit: IQvideography The urge to break that iPad into a zillion pieces is overwhelming. Here’s the PSA to all wedding guests: While anyone can …
I have the smartest and creative friends. Just take a look at my friend, Monica Richard (owner/event planner of Mon Amie Events in Indianapolis, Indiana), planned when they celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary with her husband. Seriously wish I had thought of this when I celebrated our 20th anniversary a few years ago. It was …
Everyone knows about Pinterest.com it’s the fastest growing social website out there! We gave some tips on managing this beast of creative ideas for your wedding last September. So here’s a quick update for you lovely brides that are planning your wedding at the same time some of your friends are planning their own weddings. …
Boutonnieres aren’t ALWAYS bad. Grandpa’s think it’s kinda special to have one. And some of them can be super cute. They can also be a PITA (pain in the a**). Here’s why: When it is hot, like it is right now in the Midwest, it is VERY difficult for “bouts” to stay fresh the long day …
I’ve got a bee in my bonnet. (and apparently I’m a 150 years old by using that phrase). Surfing the Internets I found this (ahem) gem of a post (by an author, I can only assume is NOT a wedding professional) suggesting to brides to LIE to their vendors to get better deals on their …
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The finale of the how to choose a wending vendor series, we are going to give our final tip. You’ve made the inquiry, you’ve had the interview, perhaps you’ve met a vendor at a bridal show …. now let’s assume you have the proposal. What are the best steps in following up? Here are a …
The next largest bridal show in the area is coming up THIS Sunday, February 6th at The Centre in Evansville, Indiana. Bridal shows are a wonderful way to get excited about your wedding with your mom and bridesmaids. But they can also be a little overwhelming. Here’s a secret: It’s exhausting for us vendors as …
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We are continuing our series on choosing your wedding vendor. Today we are going to talk to you about the interview. It’s like a “first date” with your wedding vendor. Keep these quick tips in mind: Be Prepared: If you are meeting with a florist/designer then bring along photos of designs that you like. This …
Our first installment in our series, choosing your wedding vendor, we start with “the inquiry”. Obviously this is YOU (the bride) requesting for the wedding vendor to contact you. Most of these requests are done through the vendor’s website contact or you emailing them directly. But you could apply the same techniques if you were …
Engagement seasons is definitely here, and we could not be more happier. Yes, we are excited about the new business (our families like to eat). BUT, the love and gushy excitement (and dare say, a little panic) is contagious. If you haven’t already attended a bridal show you may be starting to look at vendors …
