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Welcome to our wedding & event planning blog! We offer valuable advice and inspiration for planning your wedding or event with heart and with soul. Welcome to our wedding & event planning blog! We offer valuable advice and inspiration for planning your wedding or event with heart and with soul.

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Planning your wedding means juggling countless details, such as florals, timelines, menus, outfits, and more. But there’s one surprisingly simple (yet critical) detail that many couples overlook on their wedding day: the marriage license.

Featured on Boho Weddings: The Wedding Day Detail You Can’t Afford to Forget

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We are so excited to share that our wedding planning advice was recently featured on the Boho Weddings blog, which is a “go-to destination” for stylish, creative couples planning unforgettable celebrations.

Featured on Boho Weddings: The One Little Luxury That Transforms Your Wedding Day

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Here is one of the first things a wedding planner will quickly learn — A wedding day will not always run perfectly on time, and that’s okay! If you find yourself running behind schedule, don’t panic.

Five Smart Fixes to Help You Get Back on Track if You Are Running Late on Your Wedding Day

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If you intend to book a hotel ballroom (or a venue with catering included) for your wedding, make sure that you factor in ALL of the costs involved. In fact, I recommend that you ask the salesperson for a financial breakdown that includes all of the potential expenses noted below — You deserve the transparency!

Don’t Let the Wedding Reception F&B Minimums Mislead You

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Nestled between the jungle and the sea, the Fairmont Mayakoba is a stunning resort surrounded by freshwater canals, placid lagoons, and lush greenery.

Beautiful Fairmont Mayakoba is Perfect for a Destination Wedding

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The Ronald Reagan Building’s stunning atrium is an incredible venue for a grand wedding, but its openness and sheer size can feel overwhelming. However, creating a warm and intimate experience in this space is absolutely possible! Here’s how we transformed the atrium into a cozy and breathtaking wedding celebration: 1. Lean Into Drapery Drapery is […]

5 Key Takeaways from Planning a Wedding at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC

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The recent fires in Southern California have me thinking about couples whose weddings are impacted by natural disasters. As a professional wedding planner, I know how heartbreaking this can be. Here are seven steps to help you confidently navigate this difficult time.

Seven Things to Do If Your Wedding Was Affected by a Natural Disaster

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When celebrating 40 years of love, you pull out all the stops, even for the welcome bags! This Howerton+Wooten Events couple’s vow renewal started with a bang (and a bag!) packed with: Here’s to 40 years, crab chips, and custom scents. Let the celebration begin! Love and Soul Always, Kawania Photography: Trene Forbes Photography

A Maryland Themed Welcome Bag that Pulled Out All of the Stops

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Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of giving a motivational presentation at the luxury floral conference, Intrigued Experience, and I can only describe it as the “happiest place on earth.” Floral superstar Sarah Campbell curated an extraordinary, pink wonderland (in a pink hotel, no less!) where positive energy radiated, and every encounter was a joy.

My Experience at a Luxury Floral Conference

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