This past week I had the pleasure of attending the launch of the new Arcadian Court and Arcadian Loft space by Oliver & Bonacini. They threw one hell of a party! Imagine throwing a party where there are 2,200 RSVPs! That's an impressive feat in and of itself, if...
You’re engaged! Now what? Recommendations on first steps from a wedding planner.
Congratulations on your engagement! Getting engaged is an exciting time filled with an outpouring of facebook comments and wedding planning talk with just about everyone you know. With so much to do and tons of options, it's almost like every bride and groom is out to...
What a Day Of Coordinator REALLY does, part 2: The Reception
Last week I talked a bit about what the wedding ceremony entails and how a Day-Of Coordinator assists in that. I went into a detailed minute-by-minute breakdown of what I did that day, so I hope it gave you a good idea of what I do! The reception is quite a longer...
What a Day Of Coordinator REALLY does, part 1: The ceremony
This is a topic that I find myself explaining over and over again. Many people ask me "Why do I need a coordinator?" or "What does a wedding coordinator actually do?". Let me tell people - weddings do not run themselves! During the ceremony, a couple walks through a...
My guest post on WeddingLovely!
If you haven't already, make sure to check out my guest post on a wonderful blog for WeddingLovely. It is a curated website of wedding vendors and I wrote a post about what a Day-Of Coordinator takes care of. Have you ever wondered? Wonder no more! Read the guest post...
Bridal party gifts for a travel-themed wedding
I've been helping a couple with their destination wedding plans and I've been thinking about what sort of gifts they could give to their bridal party. There are so many wonderful ideas out on the interwebs for planning your perfect trip, but what I find always gets...
A wedding planner and her wedding day emergency kit
As I prepare for a wedding next weekend, I am going through what I call the "wedding day emergency kit", making sure I have stocked up on everything I might need. I say "might" because this kit is really for things that may or may not come up; all the just-in-case...
How to ask for cash gifts and other FAQs about money
Couples who are engaged are talking all about it and it is the most popular topic when it comes to etiquette — how to ask for cash gifts. With many couples paying out of their own pockets for wedding expenses and many already owning a house prior to the wedding, it...
Preparation is key to a smooth wedding day
When I am not involved in charity events and not planning weddings for couples, you can usually find me on the field playing ultimate. Yes, ultimate frisbee. Some might say it is the greatest sport ever invented by man. I've been playing since 2007 and I love it! I...
Tips on planning an awesome road trip: Online tools
My last blog post before the holiday season was about planning an awesome road trip and finding unique (and affordable) accommodation. This post is about something that is equally important for planning, and that is using online tools at your disposal to make planning...