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Three Things Couples Regret Not Spending Money on For Their Wedding Day
Whenever someone hears that I am a wedding planner, especially a recent bride, they share with me all the details of their weddings including their joys and regrets. I sincerely love hearing about recent weddings. I have learned a lot from casual...
read moreTipping: A Wedding Planner’s Guide
Naturally, many couples ask me about vendor tips. There are so many guidelines in the bridal industry that discuss who you should tip, how much and why.As a vendor in the industry, my feelings about tipping are quite simple:Tip those who deserve it. Tip the vendors...
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Lobster Bake Wedding
I am pleased to present a recent project of Lifestyle Maven Events: a lobster bake themed styled shoot. I had the honor and privilege to work with some amazing vendors and to design and style a look that was a little off the beaten path for the average NYC bride. To...
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Joe & Caroline’s Beautiful Queens, NY Wedding
Lifestyle Maven Events had the honor of coordinating Joe & Caroline's Memorial Day Weekend in Queens, NY. They had a traditional Chinese tea ceremony following their ceremony. Their wedding was a true celebration of love and friendship and I was honored to be a...
read moreSocial Media and Your Wedding
Love it or hate it, social media is a huge part of our daily lives. It is no wonder then that it now plays an active role in our weddings. What are some Do's and Don'ts of wedding social media etiquette? Here's a handy infographic to help us navigate the sometimes...
read moreWhen Should I Start Planning My Wedding?
The moment has finally arrived! You are engaged! You are over the moon and can't wait to dive right into wedding plans and make that secret Pinterest board public. After all, there are venues to see, gowns to try on and about 2,673 other things to do! Now take a deep...
read more8 Things Brides Wish They Never Spent Money On
Brides and Grooms are constantly being told what they MUST have and what they MUST buy for their wedding by well-meaning friends, family and our frenemy "the internet". It can be very easy to get carried away and listen to them.Do we need a wedding bell, guest book,...
read moreSurprising trends of 2016
Trends can be wholly unpredictable when it comes to weddings which is what makes planning a wedding so unique.Some of my favorite trends of the year thus far:• The 2-in-1 wedding dress, which does double-duty, taking a bride from the ceremony to the...
read more10 Things a Wedding Planner Is Not
What exactly do wedding planners do and what does day of/month of coordination mean? There is a lot of confusion regarding what wedding planners do and don't. Recently I came across a well=worded and to the point article in Huffington Post written by celebrity planner...
read moreHow to Choose An Engagement Ring
Choosing an engagement ring can be a daunting task. The great folks at Bespoke Diamonds are here to help. They've created this wonderful infographic to help grooms and brides to be. How long did it take you and your significant other to select a ring?
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