So you are engaged and now mentally creating a list in your head of all of the decisions you will have to make within the next year, what do you do now? I might be slightly biased, being a wedding planner and all, but really the very first thing to do once engaged is to hire yourself a wedding planner.

Many of you know I had an amazing bridal photoshoot on May 20th, and it was a blast! I just received the final images and video back from the talented Sarah Olivia Photo and KW Productions, and I am so excited to share them with you! This shoot was also featured on Revel, a new wedding blog, which was also very exciting for me!

Customizing an event can be a blast, but overwhelming at the same time. Whether you need help gathering ideas, designing, finding décor or coordinating the event, there are professionals to help. Here are five things to think about when planning an event and how hiring a decor vendor can help!

Invitations are the first visual your guests have of your wedding day, and as a graphic designer specializing in stationery, I’m so excited to break the process down for you today! Your invitations set the tone for the feel of your event, and they determine more than we realize. For example, casual invitations mean casual dress code. No link to the registry means no wedding gifts…

Up until now I had heard little about event planners, aside from talking to a few brides here and there. For a long time I also thought they were just for weddings. To give a little background about myself, when it comes to party planning, I enjoy scouring Pinterest for elaborate ideas and then brainstorming ways to get it done in the most budget-friendly way. This last March I had my first experience working alongside event planner Samantha…