September, 2024

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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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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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How To Choose Your Wedding Flowers: A Wedding Planner’s Guide

Elegante by Michelle J

Florals have the ability to transform spaces, invoke emotion and make a huge visual impact, never more so than on your wedding day. At Elegante by Michelle J weddings the flowers tend to be a real focal point, and we put a lot of time and consideration into ensuring our couples work with the right florists to achieve the cohesive, flowing aesthetic they desire.

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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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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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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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Lessons in Simplicity: Sheetz Hosts a ‘Convenient’ Pop-up Parking Lot Concert

Event Marketer: B to C Events

Sheetz customers were treated to something out of the ordinary on Aug. 23 in Bethel Park, PA, when a tour bus pulled into the convenience store chain’s property and formed the backdrop of a one-hour, pop-up concert featuring up-and-coming country singer-songwriter Ian Munsick. For Munsick, it was a full-circle moment, as his first-ever concert took place in a parking lot.

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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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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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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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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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The CWP Society is Proud to Feature: Jojo's Weddings & Events

Certified Wedding Planner Society

CWP Society is Proud to Feature: Jolanda Gelissen, owner of Jojo's Weddings & Events ! What excites Annie Iliev most about what the CWP Society is trying to do for the wedding industry? " Providing an immersive and supportive community for all levels of business. There's room for us all and we thrive when we cheer each other on. " - Jolanda Gelissen Join the world's largest membership of Certified Wedding Planners and Professionals!

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The Brief: Casket Coolers and Candy Corn Suites

Event Marketer: B to C Events

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Casket Coolers, Candy Corn Suites and glow-in-the-dark playgrounds. FESTIVALGOERS SLIDE INTO GOOGLE PLAY’S GLOW-IN-THE-DARK PLAYSCAPE Google Play Points members had a shot at unlocking exclusive rewards and experiences during the Zedd In The Park music festival at the LA State Historic Park last week, whether they were on-site at the “Google Play Playground” or online navigating the brand’s virtua

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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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13 Sweetly Sentimental Ideas for Your 'Something Old'

One Fab Day

If you'd like to embrace the 'something old' tradition but don't know where to start, we've compiled a list of 13 sweet something old wedding ideas.

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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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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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Master Certified Wedding Planner Feature: Dylan Nease

Certified Wedding Planner Society

Dylan Nease Master Certified Wedding Planner Wild Rose Weddings and Events Alaska "I am SO excited to have this new title of Master Certified Wedding Planner and to be joining the upper echelon of planners. I think that this is such an amazing opportunity and the education and tools that come with it will be so valuable in growing my business over the next several years.

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From Fyre Festival II to Project Pabst’s Return: The Season’s Music Festival Headlines

Event Marketer: B to C Events

The summer music festival season is coming to a close, and it was as eventful as ever. In the midst of all the collective Chappell Roan love (H-O-T-T-O-G-O, anyone?) and Usher’s headlining of Essence Fest in celebration of the 20 th anniversary of his “Confessions” album, experiential brands were busy making their festival debuts, leaning into windowless “enclosures” for their activation builds and painting the landscape with bright, bold colors.

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Lush Philippines Wedding With Lilac and Plum Blooms

Ruffled

We can’t think of a better example of a lilac-filled fête than Estelle and Jepoy’s lush Philippines wedding captured by Vital Image Photography and Bamboo Kite Photography. With delicate silk ribbons dancing amidst wisteria tunnels and glittering chandeliers, the visual narrative of the day feels like it was plucked straight from a storybook.

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25 Old Hollywood Wedding Ideas to Help You Step Back in Time

Junebug Weddings

Image by Carl Heyerdahl More and more couples are looking to host timeless celebrations that will never go out of style–think looking at your wedding photos 20 years later and still loving every detail. That’s why the Old Hollywood theme has become so popular over the past year or so. With glamorous touches that are all about luxury, elegance, and a touch of drama, this celebration will wow your guests from the minute they arrive.

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Meet Voast, Your Wedding’s Video Guest Book – And Enter To Win Their Giveaway!

Green Wedding Shoes

Ask anyone who’s married: your wedding goes by so fast. Seeing + celebrating with all your fave people on earth is one of the most exciting parts of your Big Day, and we know you don’t want to miss a second, but WOW will it feel like it happened in an instant. See the rest of this post → The post Meet Voast, Your Wedding’s Video Guest Book – And Enter To Win Their Giveaway!

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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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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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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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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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Supplier of the Day: A Few Good Men

One Fab Day

A Few Good Men are a professional, high-energy wedding band whose impressive setlist will keep the floor packed at your wedding all night long!

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Paolo Sebastian’s Newest Collection – A Lover’s Kiss – Just Launched!

Green Wedding Shoes

If you dream of a wedding dress with Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet vibes, Paolo Sebastian’ s newest collection is for you! See the rest of this post → The post Paolo Sebastian’s Newest Collection – A Lover’s Kiss – Just Launched! appeared first on Green Wedding Shoes.

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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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A Leap Day atheist wedding with board games

Offbeat Wed

It's like we were meant too have a Leap Day atheist wedding! We were a 99% match on a dating app and have been lucky in love ever since. When selecting a date we saw that 2/29/20 was a Saturday and knew that was the right date for us to take the Leap! We decided on a game night theme, as it's our favorite activity that we share with family and friends.

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The Brief: Car-grown Diamonds and Disco Dance Parties

Event Marketer: B to C Events

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover disco ball dance parties, car-grown diamonds and Mountain Dew Time. AMAZON MGM STUDIOS GOES ‘ALL OUT FOR FALLOUT’ (AND SMALL BUSINESSES) Amazon MGM Studios gave its Emmy Award-winning, post-apocalyptic series “Fallout” a boost in time for FYC (For Your Consideration) season with a multifaceted campaign executed across Los Angeles.

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