Thanks for listening to The Wedding Plan. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, where you can follow the show so you don’t miss an episode! You can also watch the episode on YouTube. – My Thanksgiving traditions and advice (1:00) – Listener questions (2:36) – The wedding venue (6:55) – Aesthetic (8:40) – Capacity […]

For Lindsay and Robert’s wedding day, they had both their ceremony and reception at the Belmond El Encanto‘s Lily Pond, and while guests enjoyed cocktail hour in a different space, we transformed the Lily Pond into the dinner space. Sometimes couples love a particular location so much that they want to have both their ceremony […]

– Let’s talk wedding budget (01:11) – Personal contribution (03:56) – Family contributions & dynamics (05:00) – Collaborating with financial contributors (10:00) – Budget research and fluidity (14:13)

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 WORDS BY LAUREN ERTL PHOTOS COURTESY OF BROSNAN PHOTOGRAPHIC See the full article here: Destinationido.com After their engagement, Claire, a dual citizen of Ireland and the United States, and TJ, an American with deep Irish roots felt compelled to plan their wedding in a place uniquely special to them both. A 45-minute drive from […]

This is episode 24 of The Wedding Plan. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, where you can follow the show so you don’t miss an episode! Shifting Focus: Couples Planning their Wedding (1:38) Setting Intentions: Peace, Joy, & Flexibility (4:25) Understanding Family Expectations and Traditions (8:40) Defining Core Values for Your Wedding Weekend (10:30) […]

Subtle Color-Blocking Instead of just a few hues mixed together, try color blocking. You can color block dramatically with a vibrant gradient, or subtly with blending like this Spring wedding at the Montecito Country Club. Images by Shannon Skloss. Classic You can’t go wrong with a classic arch. You can still make a statement with […]

This is episode 23 of The Wedding Plan. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, where you can follow the show so you don’t miss an episode! Mornings with my family (2:31) 70% of my time is spent at a desk (3:40) Meetings & site visits (5:40) Problem solving & decision making (8:10) De-escalation (9:50) […]

So pleased that Green Wedding Shoes featured Sammi and Henri’s wedding! Read the article below or checkout the full feature here. From the Green Wedding Shoes article: “A traditional white wedding day look isn’t for every bride. Sometimes bridal style means leaning into drama + darker colors, and we are here for it. Bride Samantha […]

This is episode 22 of The Wedding Plan. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, where you can follow the show so you don’t miss an episode! The importance of tradition in weddings (02:45) Three options for when the traditions are important to family but not you (04:30) Solution 1: Honor some traditions, but also […]

Nicholas and Blair’s wedding was hosted at the stunning Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort. The Rosewood’s elegance was the perfect backdrop for this wedding’s classic white, green, and blue color palette with leather details. Dear Lovers captured the day beautifully, benefitting from the bright Santa Barbara day.   Brenda Himmel Stationery designed a custom stationary suite […]