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Fall colors give me a warm and cozy feeling. Every fall wedding I have designed is warm and inviting. Flowers are one of the elements in my toolbox to create the environment. Natural materials also offer many options to add warmth to an overall design. I love natural materials – the knots in wood, the …
Crisp air. Blue skies. Colors of the trees…. The fall is here – A wonderful time of year for a wedding, especially outdoor weddings. Fall colors are dominant and for weddings, that usually means floral centerpieces take charge and set the “stage.” In many ways, it is easy to decorate in the fall. I usually …
Post-COVID nuptials may look different, but there are still things to consider when deciding what to wear to a virtual wedding (Hint: Showing up in the rumpled shirt you’ve been lounging in is not an option.) Here, our tips for guests and couples looking to pull together wedding-worthy looks for a virtual wedding. Read the …
Here I am at the Anderson House in Washington DC for the SESMA Live! networking event with my friend Holly Star from CPR! So great to get out and see many friends in the event industry. The SESMA team did a great job on safety. Originally scheduled for the garden, a late afternoon drizzle force …
In 2020, backyard weddings have become especially popular due to the pandemic. In light of the virus and social distancing orders, couples have reimagined their original plans into minimonies, microweddings and elopements with backyards being a venue of choice. If you’re hosting a hometown celebration, we rounded up 29 backyard wedding ideas that will make …
From yacht club to ballroom to beachside, a wedding reception is full of logistical decisions you’ve been working through over and over again in the months leading up to your big day. The biggest decision (after settling on the location, of course) is perhaps how exactly the room is going to come together. Design elements …
Do you need a 20 x 30ft giant US Flag? They are great as a stage backdrop. Ampa has a variety of sizes in stock from standard 3x5ft to giant options. All state flags, flags for every department of the military and other ceremonial flags are available. It is the political season. audio visual services, …
While there’s no rule that says your wedding cake needs to match your wedding season, turning to the month in which you’re marrying is actually a great way to get inspired when it comes to your cake design. If you’re getting married between November and February, these winter wedding cakes will give you plenty of …
There are lots of events leading up to the big day to keep an event planner occupied! Engagement parties, bridal showers and bachelorette and bachelor parties are all great gift opportunities. For engagement parties and showers, opt for classy and elegant giveaways, like custom bottle openers or engraved wooden coasters. For the bachelor and bachelorette …
The word “rustic” means something a little different to everyone. Some couples might picture a western-inspired celebration on a ranch, while others see an intimate get together on a farm. One person imagines an enchanted forest setting with boho details, while another envisions a formal event at French country estate. One thing everyone can agree …