Views & Visions
9 Things You DO NOT Need at your Wedding
Planning a wedding can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so many details to consider, it’s important to make choices that reflect your personal style and priorities. As an experienced wedding planner, I’ve come across numerous items that can easily be skipped to streamline your wedding preparations, save on your energy and more importantly reduce…
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12 Things you Need to Remember when Buying Mother of the Bride and Mother-in-Law Dresses
As the wedding day approaches, it’s essential to ensure that not only the bride but also the mother of the bride and mother-in-law look their best. Finding the perfect dress for these important figures can be a daunting task. To help simplify the process, I have compiled a list of 12 points to consider when…
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A Geordie Love Affair: A Dreamy Gay Wedding in Bordeaux
Love knows no boundaries, and when it comes to celebrating love, the destination becomes just as important as the couple itself. This summer I organized a recent heartwarming event, a Geordie lesbian couple embarking on an unforgettable journey to a Château de Seguin, in the picturesque region of Bordeaux, France, to exchange their vows. This…
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14 Things Every Bride Needs in their Wedding Day Survival Kit
Your wedding day is a whirlwind of emotions, excitement, and countless details to manage. To ensure a smooth and stress-free experience, it’s essential to have a well-prepared wedding day survival kit by your side.
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17 Things Brides and Grooms Wished They Knew When Planning Their Wedding
Planning a wedding is an exciting and memorable experience, but it can also be overwhelming and filled with unexpected challenges. As someone who has gone through the process many times with his clients, I understand the importance of hindsight and the valuable lessons learned along the way. In this blog post, I’ll share seventeen things…
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10 Things Brides Regret Not Doing at their Wedding
Your wedding day is a whirlwind of emotions and unforgettable moments. As a bride, you want to look back on this special day with joy and contentment, knowing that you made the most of every opportunity. To help you avoid any post-wedding regrets, I’ve compiled a list of ten things that brides often wish they…
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8 Things You Should Do As Soon As You Get Engaged
Congratulations on your engagement! This is such an exciting time filled with love, joy, and anticipation. While it’s tempting to dive headfirst into wedding planning, it’s important to take a moment to establish a solid foundation for your journey ahead. In this blog post, I’ll share eight essential things you should do as soon as…
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The Modern-Day Bridal Shower:
The long-standing tradition of the bridal shower takes its roots in 16th-century Holland. Back in the day, a bridal shower was held in lieu of providing a dowry. Guests would “shower” the bride-to-be with gifts to take into the marriage, thus providing her with assets to bring into her union. This practice was common when…
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My Top Wedding Prep Tips
Worried your wedding will end up in a disaster? It won’t! and I’m going to tell you a secret: in all my years of both planning and attending events, there is not a single event that has gone 100% to plan but rarely a disaster. I have learned how to be prepared for the majority…
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How to decide if you need a Wedding Coordinator, Wedding Planner or a Wedding Designer?
If you’ve gone from saying “I do” to “how do I organize it?” during your wedding planning, then you’re not alone. Similar to florists, caterers, and bakers, event professionals also offer a wide variety of services geared towards weddings. The good news is, every couple can find the perfect events services tailored to them, and I’m going…
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