Tag: weddings

  Doug Quattrini, CPCE - Event Producer at Sensational Host Events & Catering, (and NACE National Vice President) has shared his expert insight with us when it comes to wedding guests! Doug breaks wedding guests down into "their categories" which is not only incredibly accurate, but helpful when determining the type of wedding guest you want to be (or don't want to be!) when you attending a wedding. Thanks Doug! Weddings are fun.  There’s food, bar... Continue reading »

  Wondering how to choose the best location for your engagement photo shoot session? Cavin Elizabeth, author of  A Bride’s Guide to a Picture Perfect Wedding. covers this topic for us with the ultimate tips for choosing your engagement photo shoot location! As a photographer, I often work with my couples to choose the best engagement photo shoot locations for their photos. While their first inclination is to simply choose pretty places, I find that the be... Continue reading »

  Quit often the wedding ceremony takes a backseat to the rest of reception decor planning. Sometimes it's simply an oversight and other times it's that wedding couples don't realize they need to consider their wedding ceremony decor and set up -- until the last-minute. There are so many easy ways to get creative with your ceremony with beautiful options for setting a stunning, romantic aisle. We have put together some of these aisle inspiration ideas ... Continue reading »

    When you think of your dream wedding, how do you imagine the crowd? Are you surrounded by hundreds of your dearest friends and family members, or is it a much more intimate-sized reception? There are many factors that go in to determining the perfect sized wedding for you so we put together this list to help you figure it out! The Role of the Budget It's most important to establish your wedding budget early on in your process. This will ... Continue reading »

  There is tremendous value in seeking out-of-the-box venue ideas for your next event. No matter the size of your event, the space you choose will absolutely set the stage for the experience you wish to provide for your guests. We put together a list of venue ideas to consider when looking to choose a unique type of event space. From the totally unexpected to the flat-out jaw-dropping, these super cool out-of-the-box venue ideas speak for themselves! ... Continue reading »

  Candles are definitely staple in any wedding décor scheme. From centerpieces to ceremony design, the versatile lighting pieces can play a role in every part of a wedding. When shopping for candles, it’s easy to get caught off-guard by all the different types, shapes, and sizes of them! To make the process of selecting wedding candles for your special day, here’s a breakdown of what to look for when shopping for candles. What type of candles do ... Continue reading »

      Most wedding couples will have some guests on their guest list who need to travel in order to attend their wedding day. When considering your guests who need to travel to your wedding, reserving room blocks is the right way to go! Reserving room blocks for your wedding not only simplifies the booking process for your guests, it ensures that everyone is staying in proximity which will make wedding-related activities easier to coordina... Continue reading »

    Wedding couples often get their design trends inspiration from the latest information they see on blogs, Pinterest and the world around them. With that inspiration, they use it in their own unique way to create new and progressive ideas that move trends forward. 2017 is promising to be an exciting year full of cutting-edge trends just starting to make their mark and old favorites that seem to never go out of style. Glitz and Glamour Luxury is king t... Continue reading »

  There are many factors to consider when looking to select the perfect wedding venue. The decision shouldn’t be taken lightly, by any means! We put together these helpful tips for finding the perfect wedding venue: Location. The first thing you need to do is determine your location. Where do you want to get married? There is no right or wrong answer here! It's simply a decision of what’s best for you, your guests, and your budget. There are pr... Continue reading »

  Candles are a long-standing tradition when it comes to weddings. If you are planning to incorporate candles into your décor, why not spice things up by getting creative with candles for your wedding! Creating Spaces Getting creative with candles is a great way to define different areas of your wedding, especially if you have an open-concept floor plan. Lead your guests to the ceremony with a pathway lined in beautifully lit candles or corner your dance... Continue reading »