Not Getting Married in a Church? 10 Things to Consider When Booking Your Venue
The ceremony ... remember the ceremony? You know, the whole reason we’re getting 200 of your closest peeps into the same room on the same day? Well, the times they are a changin’, and so is how couples handle this very important part of the day. Whether or not it’s...
Melissa & Kyle – Bridgeport Art Center
Melissa & Kyle Bridgeport Art Center - Skyline Loft Sunday, May 28, 2017 Our Story -- When Couple + Planner Meet The groom's mother reached out to me last summer -- the planning was going well but they were hoping for someone to step in as the big day...
9 Steps to Hire Your Wedding Planner
If you’ve made appointments to talk with 14 weddings planners, you’re doing it wrong. Jen: When Kelley Kohler, owner of Haviland Events, and I got together a few weeks ago for drinks, we started talking about our jobs (because that’s pretty much all we talk about)....
Finding Your Wedding Photographer — Surprisingly A Lot Like Online Dating
Oh, I’m very familiar with the whole song and dance of online dating. I met my husband on the World Wide Web (shoutout to OKCupid!), and by the time he rolled around, I had been on quite a few dates. Enough to know when a great one appeared on the screen and deserved...
11 (of, like, 112) Reasons Why Hiring a 24-Hour Coordinator is Not a Great Idea
“Hot diggity—this planner is only $800, and she just shows up the day of our wedding and will make sure everything goes as planned!” You hire someone to coordinate your wedding day, and they simply show up that day and handle everything with ease. You and your new...
Meredith & Nick – Lacuna Artist Loft
Meredith & Nick Saturday, May 13, 2017 St. Chrysostom's & Lacuna Artist Loft Our Story -- When Couple + Planner Meet Meredith & Nick were referred to me by my dear friend Deborah, the owner and creative force behind Art of Imagination. Within the first few...
It’s a Toast, Not a Speech
I remember one recent toast in particular—it was touching, heartfelt and sprinkled with a dash of humor. How could I not cry? I mean, I’m not a robot. In my years of being a wedding planner, I have stood in the back of the room, wiping tears from my eyes, while the...
A Fresh Approach to Customer Service
Here at A Fresh Event, we pinch ourselves daily because we get to be freaking wedding planners. Do you know how cool that is? Hard work, yes, but the time and dedication we put into each couple’s special day is so absolutely, totally worth it. We are beyond excited...
Erin & Richard – Intercontinental Chicago
Erin & Richard Saturday, April 25, 2017 Ceremony & Reception: Intercontinental Chicago Our Story -- When Couple + Planner Meet I actually met Erin through the wedding industry a little over a year ago when we were working together on a mutual client’s wedding....
A Wedding Day Timeline – Why It’s Essential to Have a Great One
You're gonna need a solid wedding day timeline—no ifs, ands or buts about it. Even the most “Oh, we’re just doing something very casual and don’t need a timeline” couples need to have a timeline. There is never anything “casual” about having 150 people in one room...
