13 Feb Guest Accommodations – SpringHill Suites

So this past week, I accepted an invitation from Chris Nelson, director of sales for SpringHill Suites Marriott (formerly Hyatt Place) to come tour the property with him. This hotel is located at 2024 Fourth Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama. Wow...

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05 Feb I Do, Now I Don’t!

So it goes without saying that since I'm in the wedding world you'd think that I'd always be surrounded by love and happiness, but occasionally the bubble does spring a leak and some not-so-fun news comes my way. A couple of years ago, my younger brother was...

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03 Feb To See or Not To See?… That is The Question!

One of my main duties as a wedding planner is to establish a day-of schedule, and with that comes figuring out what photos will be taken when, in order to maximize time and make it easy for everyone involved. Obviously, the key to all of...

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29 Jan Easy Modern Centerpiece Idea

So, I'm sitting here at a dealership getting my car's oil changed and have some time to kill. I think I'll do a post, but it's a fun one. Recently, I was asked to provide a simple but modern looking table centerpiece for an event. So...

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12 Jan Caring for Your Engagement Ring

  Since we are just coming off the most popular time of year to get engaged, there are lots of soon-to-be brides out there sporting some serious bling.  Therefore, I thought it appropriate to pass along some great advice to protect that new hardware. Speaking from experience,...

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01 Dec Drinking on Wedding Day – Think Moderation

I suppose this post will be a little controversial, but as someone who witnesses a lot of personalities cutting loose on wedding day, I thought I would write about it anyway. I enjoy a nice martini, margarita, or glass of wine like the next girl, but...

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20 Nov Bustling Your Wedding Gown

Brides generally spend a pretty penny on a beautiful wedding gown but sometimes are not given the best advice and assistance when it comes to the bustling of the train. I’ve seen all kinds of bustling options and the best are the ones that allow...

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