How to Elope and Make It Absolutely Unforgettable
Eloping can feel like the easy way out until you start planning one. I shared my best advice with Brides on how to elope gracefully, from handling family reactions to making sure the paperwork is airtight.
How to Choose a Summer Wedding Menu That'll Hold Up in the Heat and Help Keep Guests Cool!
The pros share their favorite ideas for big-day meals and drinks that'll combat the heat of the summer sun.
Lauren and Patrick's Exquisite Wedding at BR Cohn Winery in Sonoma Valley
Every detail of this B.R. Cohn Winery wedding in Sonoma Valley was pure elegance. If you’re dreaming of a chic winery celebration, don’t miss the stunning photos inside!
The Biggest Dos and Don'ts of Eloping
If planning your elopement is giving you those stress sweats you were trying to avoid, we're here to help. Ahead, you'll find a step-by-step guide to eloping, plus etiquette tips for getting hitched on the sly.
Best Of The North Bay 2021
What a HUGE honor to be named the best wedding planner for Napa! Thank you North Bay Bohemian for this exciting award! It means a lot to be recognized by such a popular local publication.
Quoted In Martha Stewart Weddings: 21 Ways to Make Your Wedding Feel More Modern, Straight from the Experts
For more ways to make your wedding feel entirely of the moment, click through here for additional expert-approved ideas.
'No Ring, No Bring'? Your Guide To Wedding Plus-One Etiquette
Plus-one etiquette can be lots of different things, depending on who you ask.
16 Planners Share Their Favorite Wedding Songs Of All Time
On the laundry list of things you need to plan ahead for in preparation for your big day, one major to-do is choosing your music setlist. In addition to hiring your DJ or band, it’s crucial that you go over the songs they plan to play for you on your wedding day.
2019 Gratitude
Wow, I don’t know about you, but 2019 flew by. A lot happened this year for me personally and behind the scenes in my businesses. More than anything I am tremendously grateful for everything that happened in 2019.
Lovely Day Events Named Winner by The Knot
Wooo Hooo, I’m so excited to share that Lovely Day Events has been selected as a 2020 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings, an accolade representing the highest- and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families, and wedding guests on The Knot, a leading wedding planning brand and app. This is the seventh year we have been named a winner of The Knot Best of Weddings awards and we are also part of The Knot Hall of Fame.
11 Items You Don’t Really Need To Pay For When Planning Your Wedding
While it might be tempting to buy everything brand-new for your big day, there are simple ways to save without sacrificing on style
22 Outdated Wedding Rules No One Follows Anymore
Feeling boxed in by wedding etiquette? I joined other wedding pros in Reader’s Digest to break down the old rules you can skip, from the formal receiving line to the idea that guests can’t wear black.
How to Masterfully Pull Off a Destination Wedding
We’ve asked the experts on all thing’s guest excursions, local vendors, and of course, your walk down the aisle for planning your destination wedding.
Quoted in Martha Stewart Weddings: Five Big Mistakes Couples Make When Choosing a Wedding Venue
Make your wedding planning easier on yourself by not making these all to common mistakes that Martha Stewart Weddings put together.
Hilah and Ben’s Boho Wedding In Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Rustic charm meets boho chic in Hilah and Benjamin’s mountain wedding at Antelope Trails Ranch. I loved how they wove the landscape into every detail, right down to the vintage Airstream bar at cocktail hour.
Erin and Garrison's Winter Wonderland Wedding at Spring Creek Ranch featured in Rocky Mountain Bride
Erin and Garrison’s snowy wedding at Spring Creek Ranch in Jackson Hole was a true winter wonderland. A boho Rue De Seine gown, a crown of champagne roses and antler-topped tables made this Rocky Mountain Bride feature one to remember.
Prepping for your Winter Wedding!
A winter wedding can be pure magic, but the season brings its own challenges. These tips will help you stay healthy and calm through planning so you feel your best when the big day arrives.
How to Throw a Wedding at a Vineyard in Napa or Sonoma
If you and your soon-to-be spouse are thinking of tying the knot in wine country, make sure you consider some of the non-negotiables that are often accompanied by vineyard venues
This is Why Your Marriage License is So Important
Although your to-do list is long, don't forget to go to the courthouse (or, in some states, the DMV) to fill out legal paperwork ahead of the wedding. After all, obtaining your marriage license is actually one of the most important things you'll do before you tie the knot.
How to Incorporate a Newborn Baby Into Your Wedding
A baby at your wedding can be the sweetest detail of the day with a little planning. Here’s my advice on giving your newborn VIP treatment, plus what to pack in a baby emergency bag so the day stays calm for everyone.