The weather may be getting cooler but we are feeling that fun summer warmth with Monica and Tom’s beach wedding captured by Hunter Ryan Photo! With a vibrant color palette and Lilly Pulitzer vibes, Carrie Darling Events planned this Marco Island wedding that is all the beach wedding inspo you could need. The oceanside ceremony […]
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Friends, we’re pretty sure that we’ve found the BEST wedding favor (or bridesmaid gift)… a S’well bottle! We’re big fans of these innovative, eco-friendly bottles on Team ELD because they become our best friends to stay hydrated- both on work days and all throughout a long wedding day too. Which is why we’re thrilled to […]
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There tend be a whole lot of misconceptions about working with a planner. Not having a hand in planning your wedding, and the thought that you can only have a wedding planner if you’re having a fairytale million dollar wedding are two of the most popular ones that I hear. But one of the things […]
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5 Wedding Day Timeline Mistakes You Need To Avoid Janice Carnevale of Bellwether Events Hey there! Thanks for stopping by today! My name is Janice Carnevale and I’ve had my event planning company, Bellwether Events, since 2006, and I’ve been working on events in the Washington DC area since 2002. Its safe to say I’ve written […]
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So you’re engaged? Congratulations! Once you’re done basking in the newly engaged glow, it’s time to get down to the nitty gritty of booking your vendors. If you are hiring a wedding planner (or even thinking about it), they might will be one of the first people you need to hire. Of course it’s always great to do […]
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Hi friends! We’re back with some excellent information from one of our expert contributors! Quiana of Madison Elyse Events is joining us today to share her expertise on choosing your wedding venue- and more specifically, what to know BEFORE you book! The venue is always one of the very first things that you book when it comes […]
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Happy Thursday friends! One of the things I wish I had done differently in my own wedding planning experience is not hiring a wedding planner first. Had I done so, I’m pretty convinced that I would have saved a ton of time in researching venues and searching for vendors, not to mention that I’m pretty […]
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5 Ways To Ensure An Amazing Guest Experience At Your Destination Wedding By Meghan Ely, OFD Consulting Destination weddings provide a one-of-a-kind experience not just for the couple of honor, but for their guests as well. From the moment guests arrive, they are immersed in the excitement of the wedding, as well as the novelty of […]
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How To Navigate the Dreaded Seating Chart Meghan Ely, OFD Consulting Mapping out the seating chart seems to be widely regarded as the least favorite aspect of wedding planning, according to couples. But let’s think about why – is it because of the overwhelming number of guests? Is the thought of a family feud anxiety-inducing? […]
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How To Find The Perfect Bridal Party Gifts Jenna & Shannon of The Busy Bee Events & Design While your wedding day is a dedicated time to celebrate your first day as a married couple, it is also the perfect time to recognize and honor the most important people in your life. Amongst the most important […]
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