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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 […]
(One-minute read) Your event is just two weeks away, and you haven’t heard from some of your invitees as to whether or not they’re coming! Don’t they know that you have caterers who need to know your final guest count? How rude! Let’s face it. Humans. Are. Messy. They lead busy/chaotic/anxious-ridden lives and simply forget […]
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 […]
Are you throwing a bridal or baby shower for 20 or more guests? Want to keep the gathering lively and within a three-hour time frame, no matter how many are invited? Try the fabulous Display Shower – you’ll love the ease, and your guests will love the lively party! Fun yet efficient, the Display Shower […]
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 […]
Congrats, you’re engaged! It’s time to celebrate with a fun engagement party! Here’s some “sage advice” on how to have a warm and meaningful one. 1. Who throws the party? Often it’s the parents of the engaged couple who throw the party, but sometimes the party is hosted by friends or the couple themselves. 2. […]
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.