Planning Notes, Real Weddings, & Charleston Favorites

Good afternoon friends!  I plan a lot of weddings in which the couple wants to do something to add a little bit of flavor to their wedding day but often get asked “how can I do so?” Don’t worry it is completely normal! So to help you out a little bit I have developed...

Are you a bit of a free spirit who would like to get married with a breeze in your hair, the sun on your face, the sound of waves lapping on the sand and a beautiful bouquet of flowers in your hands? If this is you then it sounds to me like you’re a bride with a...

The days of uniform centerpieces are quickly fading away. These days, mix and match centerpieces are all the rage.The idea is to design a variety of centerpieces which have enough in common to work in harmony, but avoid looking overly coordinated or “matchy-matchy”....

How the Four Seasons can have an impact on your wedding planning colorsSpring Spring is about freshness!!! Fresh natural colors like yellows, greens, blue and pink are my favorites. I’m all about what local and vibrant. Summer What comes to mind? Fun and Festive!...

Greetings my lovelies, I’d like to share with you my suggestions from an experienced wedding planner’s perspective on why guests should refrain from using their cell phones during a wedding ceremony and other private moments during a couple’s special day. I have seen...

There is nothing new about having a fancy cake at a wedding reception, but every season brings about new trends for this old classic. Of course, there is the cupcake tower, and now the brownie cake, but for most couples, a tiered wedding cake is still the preferred...

In today’s world, planning ahead has become a necessity. Save the dates allow your guests to plan for your wedding day well in advance. This is especially important for out-of-town guests, or destination weddings. Remember, this is not an announcement, it’s just a...

New York City destination couple hosted their Charleston S.C. wedding that I had the honor of acting as Wedding Planner at the breathtaking Legare Waring House. Courtney and John being school teachers designed their own personalized table seating assignments using a...

Question: Do I really need a wedding consultant?Answer: YES!!!A wedding consultant is an expert in the wedding planning process. They have all the resources that couples need to find exactly what you want to make your special day the very best it can be.You may want...

Want to cut down on your wedding costs, but have nightmares about a roomful of guests picking at iceberg lettuce for dinner? Brides- and grooms-to-be, take comfort: Trimming wedding costs doesn't have to mean foregoing the Plaza suite in favor of Grandma's spare attic...