Apr 22, 2022
In this blog I’ll give you a 5 step process to have a friend successfully coordinate your wedding. The best-case scenario is that you hire a coordinator, but if you cannot do that because of availability or budget, you CAN have a friend coordinate your wedding. But you, the couple, must do the groundwork beforehand […]
Mar 30, 2022
In this post, I’ll show you how to pin a boutonnière or corsage so that it is secure and straight, and won’t fall off! The word boutonnière is French for “buttonhole. However, it does NOT go through the buttonhole ofthe lapel. Instead, pin it just above the buttonhole with the stem down. Pinning a Boutonnière […]
Mar 22, 2022
In this blog, I’ll share 10 ideas for keeping the party going at your wedding reception. If you hate a boring wedding, include these 10 (or the bonus at the end) in your wedding timeline. 1. Live Entertainment Bring in live entertainment to do a short 15-30 minute performance. You can choose a fun comedic […]
Aug 19, 2021
In this blog, I’ll share a quick checklist of items to set aside for your photographer on wedding day. These details add richness and depth to your wedding story. Since you have carefully chosen your wedding rings, attire, floral, invitation suite, etc. its important to prioritize those items on wedding day. These elements expand upon […]
Jun 8, 2021
Cohesive design evokes consistent feelings and emotions from guests from the time they open your invitation to the moment they send you off at the end of the wedding night. The layers of the story you tell will determine how long the memory will last in the hearts and minds of you and your guests.Here […]
May 20, 2021
Finding a thoughtful favor that fits your vibe and your budget is quit the endeavor. So we are sharing our favorite wedding favors for 2021 and 2022. We’ll share NOLA specialties, edibles, health-conscience, home inspired, and season gifts for spoiling your guests. New Orleans Specialties Pralines 2. Roman Candy 3. Mini Hot Sauce Bottle (Crystal, […]
May 6, 2021
This blog reviews the most common etiquette mistakes in wedding planning. I’ll go through what traditional etiquette says about these subjects, though you can always go against traditional etiquette. It will serve you well to do that knowingly. Breaking etiquette on purpose feels much better than finding out you broke it on accident. My go-to […]
Feb 4, 2021
Wedding dress shopping is different than dress shopping. Sizing is different, trying dresses on is different, even looking at what’s available is different. It can be a bit off-putting if you don’t know what you’re walking into. So, this is our 10 point guide on having the most pleasant and successful dress shopping experience possible! […]
Jan 27, 2021
Do you have a wedding budget that you REALLY need to stick to? Here are 10 uncommon budget hacks that will help you save money on your wedding.
Jan 20, 2021
There are 5 things to think about if you are planning to have your wedding during French Quarter Festival, Jazz Fest, Mardi Gras, or any other busy festival or parade weekend in New Orleans. If you planned your wedding and then a festival was moved to the same weekend, these tips can still help. 1. […]
