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What’s Your Wedding Budget? The most angst-ridden question for every wedding couple. Most couples have never planned a large scale event, much less one so emotionally loaded. It’s no wonder the task of coming up with a wedding budget leaves so many feeling dazed and confused. I’ve got your answers and your calm below. Planning […]
(aka- How to Thank Pinterest but do your own thing.) Yay! Your wedding day is fast approaching. But Uh Oh- you planned to make the favors, the place cards, the sign in board – and oh and don’t forget that elaborate centerpieces you just knew you could make yourself! Do-It-Yourselfing can be fun if […]
RSVP répondez s’il vous plait DEFINITION: “archaic request to respond to an invitation; fallen out of common courtesy in modern times; source of stress for hosts who are planning events.” Your event is almost here and there is one question you start hearing over and over: What’s your final guest count? When the RSVP’s […]
Losing sleep, over eating, biting nails over that #$%^&* party planning list? Stop! Here’s some sage advice from our clients (!) to help you enjoy planning the party! START Saying “NO!” I know, I know, you’re the one everyone expects to say yes, but surprise them and say, “I’m sorry but I cannot do this […]
A themed event, when done correctly, can get your guests mingling and having fun from the moment they step into the room. To theme, or not to theme, that is a question we get often asked, so here’s a bit of sage advice from the event goddess! When a theme is inherent: In honor of […]
Throwing a bridal shower? Want to keep it lively and within a three hour time frame, no matter how many guests are invited? Then try the fabulous “Display Shower” – you’ll love the ease and your guests will love the party! Fun yet efficient, the “Display Shower” is a dream come to true for the […]
Warning: Unique venues have only one thing in common – they are unpredictable. If you need to know that the weather will be perfect, i.e. not raining, not too hot/cold, then a tent reception is not for you. If quirky rooms bother you, stay away from 19th Century mansions. If “perfection” is important, you will […]
Why Should I Hire a Wedding Planner? 5 “Unforeseen Circumstances” That Wedding Planners Take Care Of… If you’ve never hired an event planner you may think: “Why hire an event planner when I can plan it all, for free?” Not only does a planner manage the timeline, facilities, vendors, attendees and VIPS of your […]
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From Setup to Makeup to the Party…
We had a blast planning and catering this year’s Fringe Festival Party for First Niagara!
If you hadn’t guessed already, it was an Alice in Wonderland theme.