Totally Rad Wedding Planning & Floral Design
Totally Rad Wedding Planning & Floral Design
So you want to have a Non-Traditional Wedding… Who says a wedding has to be a ceremony followed by a cocktail hour and reception? Well it honestly isn’t always set up that way today or historically. There are lots of ways to shake up the format of your wedding. Whether you intent is to reframe the ceremony as more than just a formality to get through before the party starts, …
Because you definitely need a Wedding Photographer… As a wedding planner, I often meet with couples who are surprised and discouraged by the cost of a professional wedding photographer. The fact is that for most people, a wedding is the first time they have ever had a reason to hire a professional photographer at all! Having been involved with the fashion industry, wedding industry, and being a good friend of many …
From the very moment you get engaged, questions of wedding etiquette start popping up. Should you announce your engagement online or wait until after you see your families in person? Who are you supposed to invite? What is up with all the different pieces of invitation stationary? Why does it matter how I address the invites? And that is only the beginning… Not only are traditional etiquette rules overwhelming, many are …
The revolution begins with you. Being a wedding planner, I get so bummed out when I see people trashing the wedding industry online. But hear me out, because I also totally get it. The industry as a whole has a lot to answer for. Over the last 30 years, the expectations around weddings have skyrocketed, and who is to blame for that? Some of the blame definitely belongs with Hollywood. Portraying …
Ever since the financial crisis in 2008, couples have increasingly turned to DIY wedding decor and planning, eschewing traditional wedding industry vendors in search of lower cost, more personalized weddings. We have seen a rise in quality resources and materials, affordable, stylish wedding gowns, and in general, an attitude that you don’t have to spend as extravagantly to have a cool, meaningful wedding. What started as a financial necessity for many …
I was so honored to be a part of Sydney & Aaron’s modern, minimalist wedding at Bridge Club in Raleigh. When I first met the couple, I instantly knew that this was going to be an incredible wedding. Their own aesthetics and values were very close to my own and every new idea they shared was even more amazing than the last. Their decor incorporated simple geometric designs and botanical elements. The couple and …
The morning of Abigail and Andrew’s wedding at Market Hall, my car broke down a block away from the venue in a busy downtown Raleigh intersection. It was one of those make the best out of the circumstances situations and I was lucky to be close to the venue and have my assistant to help lug all the stuff while my poor car was towed away! Life can come at you …
Today, we bring you a botanical wedding styled shoot from last fall at Oakland Farm. When my good friend, Adam, told me he would be managing this brand new wedding venue, I offered to help them get started by organizing a styled wedding shoot. Oakland Farm is a scenic property in southern Chatham County, between Sanford and Pittsboro, NC. I met our photographer, Ana Teresa last summer and instantly realized our styles …
Even Wedding Planners get married too! Check out the highlights of our summery rock club wedding in Durham, NC at Motorco Music Hall! We knew that we wanted to have a small, budget friendly wedding with a lot of personality! We focused on having great food and beers, a unique ceremony, a cocktail party atmosphere, and a full weekend of fun for our many out of town guests! Big thanks to …
Back in June, I coordinated a wedding for an incredible couple, Seri & Sam. Today, I am excited to share that their wedding was featured on The Budget Savvy Bride! I was honored to be able to help with this truly unique and fun wedding. Their ceremony was held at the Arboretum on the UNC Campus and the reception was held at a lovely lake house Bed & Breakfast in Chapel Hill. Seri’s Aunt designed …