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Saying “Thank You” all by yourself

I have had a few brides recently that have gone the route of making all of their “thank you” cards for their wedding festivities at home to save a few dollars. I think it’s also a really great way to show your wedding personality to your friends and family. One adorable blog, fellow fellow has [...]

Did you know?

If you send a wedding invitation to the President, you will receive a congratulatory letter from him and the First Lady. Also works for Mickey Mouse too! So cool!

writing your own vows: Scary or sentimental?

I know the minute I ask a bride and groom about writing their own vows, there is always an accompanied scared face and a glance towards each other to make sure the their other half isn’t giving the up and down “yes” motion. I am immediately taken back to eighth grade English class reciting Caesar [...]

trending: cakes

Cupcakes are trending out. Some new trends that we are hearing about are collections of cakes. Various sizes and textures all placed on one table. Simple and Devine or Detailed and Heavenly styles. Cake Pops: not only are they adorable but they are inexpensive. [...]

advise:wedding exit

Wedding Exits: There’s so many options for a wedding send off. From tossing rose petals as they bride and groom depart. Or an great DIY project of Ribbon wands. To fire cracking, heart racing Sparklers’! In Charleston we have unique options of a Little Black Cab, or pedicabs for just the bride and groom or [...]

advise: what not to say to a bride

found this list given from a bride compliments of weddingbee.com and thought worth sharing! 1. I’m invited to the wedding, right? Or even better…I’m gonna be a bridesmaid, right? I have heard both of these, and they both took me by surprise. I was left with a deer-in-the-headlights stare and somehow stumbled my way out of it. [...]

Bridesmaids: how many is too many?

As a planner I hear ranges in numbers from 2- 20 for bridesmaids and my brides give the proper amount of concern with the larger numbers in trying to figure out where all these important ladies go…which begs the question on what is the best number? The truth is I have seen it done well [...]

advise: how to start the wedding process

If any bride was to meet me the first time and ask my advise on how to get started with the wedding process, my two immediate pieces of advise would be 1. let your dress guide you into the occasion and feel of the big day and 2. find a photographer you love that will capture you day elegantly regardless of your budget. The day might not be as grandiose as you would like, but if the images are caught in that light, that is what will stay with you for years to come….let me elaborate on this a little more.