Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila) is often thought of as just a filler flower, shoved in with a dozen Valentines Day roses or tucked in your mom’s Mother’s Day Corsage. And honestly, when it came to my own wedding three years ago, I wanted nothing to do with Baby’s Breath. Funny what three years can do though… […]
Why do I need a wedding planner or coordinator? I know I have spoken about this subject briefly before, however I thought it was necessary to delve deeper into this subject; with all the wedding buzz on Pinterest and other websites, many brides believe that they can piece together their own weddings without any professional […]
Maybe it’s because I’m a New England girl at heart, but when I hear the two words, “fall wedding,” I instantly imagine changing leaves in the background, shawls wrapped around bridesmaids shoulders, and always a swanky hot beverage stand with favorites such as coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and of course some hot apple cider from […]
Nothing is wrong with having a ring bearer carry the classical pillow down the aisle, but here are some other options that are a little more creative. 1.) Rings tied to a pumpkin- especially appropriate for fall season weddings 2.) Carry a sign- “Here Comes the Bride” or brief lyrics to a favorite song image […]
Today I visited a gorgeous venue located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. My husband and I drove about 45 minutes north of Boston to a secluded castle built by John Hays Hammond Jr, completed in 1929. He built the castle as a wedding present for his wife to show how much he loved her. Here, he and […]
Everyone has seen and marveled at the chalkboard trend that has taken off this past year, whether it be signs, labels, menu selections, or invitations. It looks so incredibly easy… I mean who hasn’t colored on a chalkboard multiple times in their life. However, honestly… unless you are artistically inclined you may want to reconsider […]
Since I am currently on vacation visiting my family in New England, I wanted to give you a short list of some beautiful places in New Hampshire to get married. Whether you live in New Hampshire, or are a Floridian seeking a destination wedding, New Hampshire has a lot to offer! Granted, I could go […]
I don’t need a videographer… I have a photographer… False. I’ve heard this phrase a million times, and granted I was one of those brides who said it too. However, since becoming a wedding planner I have since realized that this phrase is like saying, “I will have someone sing acapella for my reception music […]
I recently asked my husband why he would want to have a farm wedding (if he got married to me again of course). I was looking for a list of reasons why this has been such a huge trend in the last year or so… but instead I got the reply of “Why not?!?!” Barn […]
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