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Dear Gentle Reader: The Folly of Discouraging Wedding Planners - A Gentle Rebuke to Misguided Vendors

Certified Wedding Planner Society

Lady Whistlewed graces the CWP Society pages each Monday, so be sure to check each week for her new bit of gossip. If you would like to listen to Lady Whistlewed's column in her own voice, click "play" below. Do you want to join the CWP Society (Free/Premium/Certified memberships available)? Click here to learn more!

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The CWP Society is Proud to Feature: Southern Shindigs

CWP Society

CWP Society is Proud to Feature: Amy Weeks, owner of Southern Shindigs ! What excites Amy most about what the CWP Society is trying to do for the wedding industry? " I love how CWP is attempting to educate ALL wedding pros to create a more cohesive status quo in the wedding industry. Their prioritization of a strong moral compass in each pro member, shows their commitment to progress and betterment of the industry.

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How to Look and Feel Confident in Your Strapless Wedding Gown: 4 Essential Tips

Weddings From The Heart

Odds are, you’ll be wearing a strapless wedding gown. Strapless gowns have long been a favorite among brides, and it’s easy to see why. These dresses elegantly highlight your neck, shoulders, and décolletage, creating a timeless, graceful look.

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Unraveling Your Wedding Plans (Gracefully)

The Road to Marriage

As a wedding planner, my job almost always involves helping couples step into a new chapter of their lives together. However, life’s twists and turns occasionally bring about unexpected challenges, and while it’s not something we like to think about, having to unravel a client’s wedding day plans happens now and then. During these delicate moments, having a planner step in and untie the knot can make all the difference.

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The CWP Society is Proud to Feature: Southern Shindigs

Certified Wedding Planner Society

CWP Society is Proud to Feature: Amy Weeks, owner of Southern Shindigs ! What excites Amy most about what the CWP Society is trying to do for the wedding industry? " I love how CWP is attempting to educate ALL wedding pros to create a more cohesive status quo in the wedding industry. Their prioritization of a strong moral compass in each pro member, shows their commitment to progress and betterment of the industry.

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Dear Gentle Reader: The Folly of Discouraging Wedding Planners - A Gentle Rebuke to Misguided Vendors

CWP Society

Lady Whistlewed graces the CWP Society pages each Monday, so be sure to check each week for her new bit of gossip. If you would like to listen to Lady Whistlewed's column in her own voice, click "play" below. Do you want to join the CWP Society (Free/Premium/Certified memberships available)? Click here to learn more!

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A Private Estate Wedding in Napa Brimming With Custom Details

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Pearl, lemon, and mixed greenery[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Guests traveled from all over the world (London, Japan, Wales, New York, Washington, DC, and more!) for Michelle and Max’s gorgeous wedding weekend full of many custom details.

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65 Cozy Fall Centerpieces To Elevate Your Wedding

Ruffled

Our Friday night plans? Getting knee-deep in research for cozy fall centerpieces for micro weddings, intimate dinner parties and holiday celebrations. And these 65 beauts are a great place to start.

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Autumn Wedding Elegance – A Warm + Cozy Celebration in Upstate NY

Green Wedding Shoes

It all started as a work conference love connection. Jessie + Jesse were both in Phoenix, AZ for a tradeshow. Jesse noticed Jessie as they passed each other on the escalator. Later, they shared drinks with some mutual friends + colleagues. They realized they were both named Jessie/Jesse, they danced the night away, and Jessie wrote her number on a napkin.

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The Ultimate Honeymoon Packing Checklist

One Fab Day

With our honeymoon packing list and top packing tips, you'll soon be ready to jet off on the trip of a lifetime. Just print this checklist.

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Season Preview: How Brands are Ramping up Tours and Tailgating Events for Football Fans

Event Marketer: B to C Events

Labor Day is in the rearview mirror, and for many sports fans, that can only mean one thing: It’s football season. Naturally, brands are lining up to earn their attention at NFL and college games with tailgating tours, sponsorship activations and pop-up experiences. Read on for a sneak preview of the experiential programs taking over the gridiron this fall.

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Elegant Fall Wedding in Atlanta With a Soothing Color Palette

Ruffled

Okay we’re convinced! October is a magical month to get married and these pictures from Sarah Ingram are the proof. We are feeling just peachy as we scroll through this elegant Atlanta wedding bursting with lush garden roses and our favorite wildflowers.

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A cozy & cosmic New Jersey wedding by the sea

Offbeat Wed

It made sense for us to have a seaside New Jersey wedding at The Grenville Hotel! Our wedding was an ode to the beach, the stars, and cosmic joy. In lieu of anything religious, much of the energy at the wedding was sheer gratitude for existence. Since we both love astronomy and the vastness of the cosmos, we wanted our wedding to have an ethereal, contemplative quality.

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What Kind of Bridesmaid Am I? Take This Fun Quiz and Find Out!

One Fab Day

Emotional wreck or organisational whiz? This fun bridesmaid quiz will help you identify your tribe, and show you how to be a great bridesmaid too!

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Inside AARP’s Rolling Stones Tour Sponsorship: ‘Lightning in a Bottle’

Event Marketer: B to C Events

(Photo Credit: Arturo Olmos for AARP) AARP, which is dedicated to helping people live their best lives as they age, likes to pop up in unexpected places, from New Orleans Jazz Fest to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to pickleball championships. So when the Rolling Stones approached AARP to sponsor the ’24 Hackney Diamonds North American Tour, which hit 16 cities from April through July, the brand saw an opportunity to satisfy its multigenerational strategy and supersize on surprise and delight.

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Fall Wedding Inspiration at Philbrook Museum

Ruffled

If you’ve ever dreamed of getting married in a place that feels like an art lover’s paradise, then buckle up—because this fall wedding inspiration shoot at the Philbrook Museum is about to blow your creative mind. Philbrook Museum is the most quaint setting for a fall wedding, infusing every detail with sophistication and artistic flair.

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How to Create an Unconventional Wedding Look

Style Me Pretty

Not every bride is a white dress, church ceremony, ballroom reception kind of bride. Nope. In fact, these days, most aren't. Having planned more then 800 weddings, Floral & Event Designer Nancy Liu Chin knows a thing or two about what's trending and what's not. And the Unconventional Couple? They are officially a thing. So - together with crazy talented planner and designer, Christina Nichols of Parker Nichols Events - the pair is breaking down the components needed to truly design an aesthe

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Dancing on the Clouds: Lizette & Andrew's Glamorous Castle Wedding

One Fab Day

With fairytale bridal style, oodles of baby's breath, an ornate reception, and even a mariachi band, this Cabra Castle wedding will blow you away.

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16 Unique Pinterest Party Ideas

Peerspace

Pinterest is a massive collection of images and party ideas that has so much inspiration to draw from. But how can we find party ideas that are unique rather than the same thing everyone else is doing? Let Peerspace help with this curated list of Pinterest party ideas that are guaranteed to be as unique as you are! 1. Use edible tablescapes that are both tasty and beautiful The decorations are some of the most important elements of any party.

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Luxe Southern Charm Wedding in Birmingham

Ruffled

This gorgeous luxe wedding in Birmingham is redefining Southern Charm with this luxe wedding filled with lush florals and elegant draping. You will be oohing and aahing over every detail planned by the one and only Mariee Ami.

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Trader Joe’s Fall 2024 Items Have Arrived! Here are the 28 Products We Would Buy Again

Green Wedding Shoes

Oh, the thrill of Trader Joe’s aisles come autumn! As the leaves change and our sweaters emerge from the back of the closet, the aisles of Trader Joe’s magically transform into an autumnal wonderland of flavors and aromas. It’s as if the spirit of the season danced through the store, leaving hints of cinnamon, pumpkin, and maple in its wake.

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Supplier of the Day: Lisa Maria Wedding Music

One Fab Day

Looking for Wedding Music in Ireland? Lisa Maria Music is a talented singer & musician offering the highest quality of performance and experience you can get!

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Abundant Peachy Blooms in the Vermont Hillsides at the Inn at Burklyn

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] Pink, yellow, green, blue, white [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Pastoral Vermont views and an abundance of peachy-colored wedding florals were all-encompassing of Larisa and Kevin’s August celebration. The Inn at Burklyn provided a historic, Neoclassical-style grand mansion for their day.

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Moody Forest Multicultural Destination Wedding in Texas

Ruffled

Near Austin TX, this moody forest destination wedding is beaming with pops of purple in the most magical way. This enchanting setting, curated by Jade and Onyx Events, not only honors your heritage but also immerses your guests in a fairy-tale experience where every detail tells the story of your unique journey.

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25 Best Boho Wedding Dresses for 2025

Green Wedding Shoes

cape sleeve boho wedding dress: Flora & Lane on Etsy Do others describe you as carefree? Non-traditional? Confident yet easy-going? If there’s just something about you and you’ve never been afraid to challenge the status quo — especially when it comes to your wedding — we’ve got news for you. You might be a boho bride! And boho brides need boho wedding dresses. strapless boho wedding dress: Lulus cottagecore meets rustic countryside boho wedding dress: Love Shack Fancy ball

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Irish Wedding Traditions: The Kitchen Party

One Fab Day

A homely Irish wedding tradition, the kitchen party is like bridal shower or hen party but with an Irish twist and lots of tea!

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An Intimate Garden Party Complete With a Soft Pastel Palette at Macarthur Place Hotel and Spa

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]The wedding colors were Soft Summer Tones – pale lavender, french blue, blush, & peach![/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] When we first started planning with Kiki & John they were clear about wanting to create a romantic and inviting intimate garden party with a focus on a soft pastel color palette.

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WII 150 – Emily McMahon Shares The Secrets to Building a Team

Timeline Genius

It’s time to create a team! This is such a great milestone as your business grows, but it’s also one of the most nerve-racking leaps you’ll take. Emily McMahon has been there, and on this week’s episode of Wedding Industry Insider, she’s sharing the lessons she learned and how she found success as the owner of a team-based wedding planning company.

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Two Musicians Tied the Knot at This Enchanting Autumn Wedding in Oregon

Green Wedding Shoes

Two musicians out on tour, falling for each other between shows in different cities. Sounds like something out of a song, right? Teary-eyed groom pictures are our favorite. And that’s not the only part of her look that she switched up! For the first portion of the reception, Tessa rocked this incredible empire waisted look from Anthropologie Weddings!

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Cute Velvet Bridesmaid Dress Styling Ideas & Where to Find The Prettiest

One Fab Day

Our guide to where to find velvet bridesmaid dresses, plus how to style your bridesmaids in velvet for your big day.

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A Vibrant Early Summer Wedding in the Vineyards at Renault Winery

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Kristen dreamt of a day that focused on the beautiful vibrancy of summer. She incorporated touches of yellow throughout her florals as well as bold pops of pink , purple, and orange. She highlighted the stunning and romantically soft greens of the vineyard by choosing a subtle moss color for her bridesmaids dresses.

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Free Wedding Budget Template for Planning Your Big Day

Joy

Congratulations on your engagement! You’re probably swirling with excitement and maybe a touch of overwhelm as you dive into wedding planning. Between the venue search, guest list wrangling, and a million tiny decisions, it’s easy to feel lost in a sea of white tablecloths and floral centerpieces. One of the best ways to navigate the whirlwind and keep your sanity intact is by creating a rock-solid budget with a wedding budget template.

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How to Measure Ring Size – Ring Size Guide + Sizing Chart

Green Wedding Shoes

photo: Alekon Pictures via Unsplash If you’re planning on popping the question and are currently searching for the perfect engagement ring to #putaringonit, chances are you’ve hit the roadblock of how to measure ring size at home. And you’ve come to the right place! Here at GWS, we know that the process of figuring out ring size can be a liiiiiiitle confusing, so we invited the experts over at Diamonds Factory to break it down for you. photo: Sarah O.

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Your Complete Wedding Stationery Checklist

One Fab Day

Wedding stationery is an essential part of your wedding, and it isn't just about the wedding invitations.

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Ocean Air Bliss and Coastal Design at Watchmere in Martha’s Vineyard

Style Me Pretty

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”The Inspiration”]Martha’s Vineyard in the summer is nothing short of a dream. The weather is phenomenal, the crowds are lively, and there is just an essence of enjoyment in the ocean air. The only thing more magical than spending a day on Martha’s Vineyard is spending a day attending a wedding on Martha’s Vineyard.

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A Vibrant Wedding Celebration in Las Vegas | Jessica and Gregory

Vegas Weddings Planner

When Jessica and Gregory decided to get married, they wanted a celebration that truly reflected their personalities and unique style. As busy professionals, they needed someone who could guide them through the wedding planning process without adding any extra stress. Jessica wasn’t interested in working with a planner who would push her toward overly girly designs—she wanted someone who understood her vision and could bring it to life.

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The Most Stunning Sage Green Bridesmaid Dresses in Every Style

Green Wedding Shoes

photo: Kirsty Mackenzie Photography dresses: Pretty Lavish It seems like just the other day we were fawning over sage green as the best new neutral for home decor. Now, here we are feeling the same way about sage green bridesmaid dresses! And for much of the same reason, too. Sage is a flattering color that can pull off as a neutral for all intents and purposes.