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Partial Service Wedding Planning NYC: A Guide
You've got the dress, the venue and maybe a few of the major details of your day but you are finding yourself overwhelmed with the details and tying everything into a nice and cohesive look. That is where a wedding planner who offers partial planning becomes your...
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Full Service Wedding Planning for the Busy New York Couple
In pop-culture, the only main point of reference to wedding planning are rom-coms full of delighted would-be brides who have binders full of inspiration, contracts and checklists. Usually in these scenarios, never once does it show the bride to be at work, doing...
read moreDestination Weddings in Tulum: A Wedding Planner’s Ultimate Boho Chic Wedding in Paradise
I had the opportunity to go to Tulum, Mexico recently with my husband for a week to enjoy some tacos, tequila and fun in the sun. We decided on Tulum because we wanted to avoid crowds and all-inclusive resorts. We sought out nature, culture, and delicious food. Tulum...
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The Green Building Boho Chic Autumn Wedding
Georgina & Rob's early autumn wedding in Gowanus, Brooklyn was the epitome of Boho Chic. Their gorgeous ceremony and reception site at The Green Building was stunning, With the use of simple floral accents, tropical greenery, amber hued candle light and fabric...
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Pioneer Works Rustic Styled Shoot
Last May, some of my favorite vendors and I collaborated on a gorgeous styled shoot at Pioneer Works in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Their beautiful on site garden is absolutely inspiring and full of vintage decor, gorgeous shrubs, trees and flowers. I decided on a simple...
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Why You Should Have an Unplugged Ceremony
First off, what is an unplugged ceremony? It is when a couple consciously decides to have all guests refrain from taking photos using their phones, cameras, tablets, or any other device. Why do couples have unplugged ceremonies? 1. So that guests can be fully present...
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The Difference Between Day of Coordination From a Brooklyn Based Wedding Planner
It is all too common that I receive an inquiry from a bride asking if I do only Day of Coordination rather than Month of Coordination since they need something less comprehensive. Brides and grooms of the world, here is a secret: Day of Coordination & Month of...
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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 acquaintances'...
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Tipping: 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...
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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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