Real Life Insights: EA Bride Fall 2012

I have recently started working on a new article for EA Bride, Real Life Insights. The purpose of this article is to provide tips and updates on the wedding market. There is a Going Green Tip, Current Trend Alert, A Budget Buster, and advice from couples that have been married for quite some time.
This article is great to catch a tidbit of information that is useful to your planning, decorations, and marriage.

Wedding Trends What's Hot vs. What's Not: Fall 2012

Looking for the latest trends in the wedding world? Here I have highlighted what is hot and what is not within the wedding industry. The article was originally published in the Fall 2012 issue of EA Bride Magazine.

Words of the Wedding Wise: Fall 2012

Within each issue of EA Bride, I share a tidbit of information from the inside of the industry. A little advice from me to you. The section of the magazine is called "Words of the Wedding Wise". My advise for the Fall 2012 issue is this:

Green Candle Options for Your Reception

Wedding Bloopers: Butterfly Release

Real Life Insights- Summer 2012

I have recently started working on a new article for EA Bride, Real Life Insights. The purpose of this article is to provide tips and updates on the wedding market. There is a Going Green Tip, Current Trend Alert, A Budget Buster, and advice from couples that have been married for quite some time.
This article is great to catch a tidbit of information that is useful to your planning, decorations, and marriage.

DIY: Cork Place Cards

Country Inspiration Shoot: Featuring.. My Horse

So proud of Troy, he looks great in the photos!

Cabo: Vacation Review

I recently went on vacation (finally) and came back with the most amazing advice for brides on this particular resort in Cabo. Read more below!

I'm Now the EXECUTIVE EDITOR for EA Bride!

Words of the Wedding Wise- Summer 2012

Within each issue of EA Bride, I share a tidbit of information from the inside of the industry. A little advice from me to you. The section of the magazine is called "Words of the Wedding Wise". My advise for the Summer 2012 issue is this:

Real Life Wedding Insights- Spring 2012

I have recently started working on a new article for EA Bride, Real Life Insights. The purpose of this article is to provide tips and updates on the wedding market. There is a Going Green Tip, Current Trend Alert, A Budget Buster, and advice from couples that have been married for quite some time.
This article is great to catch a tidbit of information that is useful to your planning, decorations, and marriage.

I had the honor of including my grandparents, June & Jerry Beach in this particular issue.Yea for family!

Like a Princess: Modeling for EA Bride

I got another amazing opportunity to pose for EA Bride! I loved and enjoyed it as much as the first time! Look below to see the amazing professionals that made this possible!

Wedding Trends: What's Hot vs. What's Not Spring 2012

Looking for the latest trends in the wedding world? Here I have highlighted what is hot and what is not within the wedding industry. The article was originally published in the Springs 2012 issue of EA Bride Magazine. To view more wedding awesomeness, view the full issue here.

What's HOT:                                                                       What's NOT:
Personal Touches during the Ceremony                                 Courthouse Marriages
Shades of Purple and Gray                                                   Red and White Color Schemes
Lantern Centerpieces                                                           Floating Candle Centerpieces
Jeweled Headbands                                                             Tiaras
Hiring a Wedding Band or DJ                                                Plugging in an MP3 Player
Custom Gobos and Event Lighting                                        Christmas Lights

Words of the Wedding Wise: Winter 2011

Within each issue of EA Bride, I share a tidbit of information from the inside of the industry. A little advice from me to you. The section of the magazine is called "Words of the Wedding Wise". My advise for the Winter 2011 issue is this:

Playing Dress Up: Modeling Wedding Dresses

"Those that don't wed, plan"- Jennifer Lopez in Wedding Planner

Sometimes, my job has some extremely high perks for a single girl. For example, being able to play dress up in Emily Hart Bridal's gowns for a photo shoot, while getting my hair and makeup done to perfection by The Last Tangle Salon. And the cherry on top, being able to wear a 3 carat diamond ring by Tivol! These amazing photos were taken by Photos Edge, a leading photographer in Kansas City!

Thank you to everyone for allowing me to have so much fun!

Wedding Trends: What's Hot vs. What's Not Fall 2011

Looking for the latest trends in the wedding world? Here I have highlighted what is hot and what is not within the wedding industry. The article was originally published in the Summer 2011 issue of EA Bride Magazine. To view more wedding awesomeness, view the full issue here.

What's HOT:                                                                       What's NOT:
Wedding Dress Change After First Dance                            Trashing the Dress
Wedding Website                                                              Overage Charges from Cell Phone Carrier
Unique Groom's Cake                                                        Grandma's Mystery Chocolate Cake Creation
Stocked Cookie & Candy Bar                                             Screen-printed Couples Photo M&M's
Organized Children Activities with Childcare Provider            Adult Guests Chasing After Their Children
Surprise Choreographed Dance                                           Skipping Dance Lessons
Photo Thank You Cards                                                      Lifeless Wedding Stationary

Words of the Wedding Wise: Summer 2011

Within each issue of EA Bride, I share a tidbit of information from the inside of the industry. A little advice from me to you. The section of the magazine is called "Words of the Wedding Wise". My advise for the Summer 2011 issue is this:

It is crucial to develop a floor plan for your event. Leaving the layout to chance can inhibit the true potential of your reception. Ask your venue if they have sample floor plans and if they will allow you to customize the layout for your event. There are a few key point to remember before checking this task off your list:

1. Seat yourself first- and as the main focal point of the room
2. Allow for extra space around the head table
3. Allow extra space for lines around the buffet and bar
4. Don't seat guests right next to the restroom
5. Develop a plan for guest flow from the buffet, table, dance floor and bar to their tables.

To read more amazing tips from wedding professional, view the full issue here.

Living for Tears of Appreciation

There are very few things that I am addicted to. I don't smoke, get obsessed in the gym, and can even drive by a Starbucks without getting the urge for a cup of coffee. However, I am obsessed with weddings.

I like every element of the planning, design, and coordination aspect that virtually becomes the pivotal moment in my couples' life. In a sense, I become their best friend for twelve (or however many) months; someone they look to for advice, knowledge and commitment to making their big day bigger and better than even their own imagination. And I humbly say, there is no greater level of satisfaction than knowing that you made someone's dreams come true, if only for a day.

There are two types of tears on a wedding day; those of love and those of appreciation. Tears of love come from deep within; a bride as she conveys her hand-written vows to her groom, a dad as he embraces his daughter during a dance, or a friend as they toast to friendship and happiness. Life's true embrace is love; and a wedding serves as a symbol of the joining of lives and all of the love attached to them.

Tears of appreciation are moments that guests rarely see; but that I am lucky to have as a part of my life. I see them as I pin a boutonniere on a groom that is about to get a first glance at his bride, I see them from a mother as she waits in line to be seated for the ceremony, and most importantly, I see them in my bride's eyes as she walks into her wedding, at ease, seeing her perfect vision come to life and knowing that the evening is in good hands, my hands. I have dedicated my life and career to these tears. 

I realize that I can simply be categorized as a wedding planner, someone with organization skills that cuts the cake. And don't get me wrong, I'm a really good cake cutter. However, I strive to be so much more. As years pass and my couples look back, their wedding day will only be but a memory mingled in with the other milestones in life. It is my dedication to making sure that those memories bring smiles, laughter, and happiness.

Looking for a Love Song: Try These

Credit: vowtodance.com

If you are looking for a new and unrecognizable song to capture a moment during your reception, check out these new singles. Any of these could be used for your first dance, cake cutting song, or music to be played behind your wedding photo montage or video.

Christina Perri: A Thousand Years

 

Colbie Colliat: I Do

Francesca Battistelli: 100 More Years

Runner Runner: I Can’t Wait

 

Tyler Ward: Falling with You