I have been in the Columbus wedding industry for many years, and am thrilled to have worked in, seen and visited so many wedding venues over the years! I had the pleasure to visit a new venue last week and I just have to share what I came across. The Brook Venue was unlike… Read More
May 26
LATE NIGHT SNACK IDEAS
Over the years, Late night snacks at weddings have become increasingly popular and over the years of working weddings I have had the opportunity to see (and sample) some really great snacks! I’ve seen everything from pizza to burgers and fries delivered from the couple’s favorite local restaurants. If you’re struggling to decide on if… Read More
May 06
Wedding Mistakes you need to avoid!
Wedding planning mistakes I’ve seen them. I hate them. Please don’t do them. Let’s go…. 1.) Do NOT Assume DIY decor is less expensive. Guess what? It isn’t always cheaper! By the time you purchase all of the items and tools, your project may end up costing you as much as it… Read More
Apr 27
Engagement Photo location ideas
When choosing the perfect engagement photo location, it can be overwhelming because you want to choose an ideal place that photographs well and that will reflect you and your partner. Read on for some helpful suggestions to help you narrow down your ideal location. PARKS With beautiful greenery and flowers, parks are a top choice of locations… Read More
Apr 20
20 Questions to ask when choosing your venue.
As you are shopping for the wedding venue of your dreams, you are no doubt going to have many questions along the way. It is often helpful to have a list of questions written out in advance of your tour so that you will not forget any of the important things to bring up. Inevitably,… Read More
Mar 11
Not another basic wedding.
Unique Wedding Reception Ideas to make your wedding stand out!! Despite the ongoing pandemic it seems like there were still so many weddings that took place! With vaccines rolling out and the weather getting warmer, it’s only a matter of time before wedding season rolls around and all the people who postponed their weddings will… Read More
Mar 01
Reception dinner chaos!
I remember a wedding I worked early on in my career as an event sales manager where a seamless event made an ugly turn filled with stress and turmoil. I recall this event being absolutely stunning, with about 250 guests. It was a gorgeous summer day on a patio with stellar views of the Columbus… Read More
Feb 17
Cancel or Not Cancel? Wedding Disaster
If you talk to any professional in the Wedding Industry, they all have one or two wedding disasters they could recall. Almost all of these disasters have teachable moments on how to avoid them in the future, but sometimes there is simply nothing that could be done to alleviate the mishap. The following story is… Read More
Feb 09
When the cake didn’t arrive!
No Cake – No Problem! Every couple dreams about their perfect wedding. Many months of planning go into such a special day, so the last thing anyone expects is for something to go wrong. Unfortunately, there is almost always something that goes awry on a wedding day. Luckily with proper training the amount of, or… Read More
Feb 02
Wedding Disaster- and what was learned
Every couple dreams about their perfect wedding. Many months of planning go into such a special day, so the last thing anyone expects is for something to go wrong. Unfortunately, there is almost always something that goes awry on a wedding day. Luckily with proper training the amount of, or degree to which a mishap… Read More