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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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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My Top Tips on How to Choose Your Perfect Wedding Dress

After the moment you become engaged, choosing your perfect wedding dress often ranks pretty high up there in a bride’s most memorable moments en route to their wedding day. But with so many designers, styles and price points, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the choices available. “Do I want tulle or taffeta”? Are…

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A French Country Wedding

Like many people who had to cancel their wedding due to Covid, after two years my clients were ready to celebrate in style.  They first married one year ago under confinement in England with a small ceremony with only family in attendance. And so, we thought why not have a public ceremony and party on the…

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Wedding Trends for 2022 in a Post-Pandemic World – PART Three

Keeping an eye on 2022 wedding trends we know big changes are on the rise for both event structure and locations (and we’ve talked about them here and here). Today, we get to talk about one of my favorite topics -fashion! I love a good excuse to get dressed up and as a seasoned wedding…

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Wedding Trends for 2022 in a Post-Pandemic World – Part Two

In part one, we looked at how a change in structure, or rethinking your event format will be one of the major callouts for event trends in 2022. Today, it’s all about location, location, location. We’re going to look at what’s hot in event spaces, and how to deck them out in style.  Embracing the…

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A Languedocien Jewel, Domaine de Verchant

Continuing my series on the best wedding venues in the Occitanie region, my next fabulous place is Domaine de Verchant.  Located just on the outskirts of Montpellier, Domaine de Verchant is a Hotel, a Spa, a Winery and an event space for milestone events like weddings or anniversaries. In 1582, Pierre Verchant was given an…

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