So, I was reading Twitter this morning and came across this title: “…When to DIY, When to Pay the Pros.”  I read the article from One Wed and absolutely loved it.  As a wedding planner, I actually really like when a bride adds DIY touches (or more than touches) to her wedding.  It makes it so much more personal and unique – and you know we LOVE unique around here!  I even like helping with florals or invites or...

As you all know, Cherished Celebrations had a booth at the PWG Bridal Show in Raleigh this past weekend. We had so much fun designing it and preparing for the brides. When you have that much fun, the show has to be fantastic – and it was!! Gail and Jaime with the Perfect Wedding Guide do a great job every year with all of their bridal shows. Check out the pictures at the link above! We met so many great brides (and grooms!!) and their...

So, for this weekend’s bridal show, I am setting up 3 reception tables for an “Inspiration Showcase” – these will be done in a small, medium, and large budget format.  I am very excited to be a part of the showcase and here’s a little hint and my “inspiration” for my tables.   Just two days left!  Join us on Sunday, April 11 from 1-4 at the Marriott Crabtree Valley in Raleigh for the Perfect Wedding...

I was reading some other blogs – which I do all the time and I found this. I think some of them are spot on, but personally, I LOVE LED lighting. That having been said, candles are warmer… Enjoy! Lemondrop

So, you’re looking for ideas for your wedding or event. You pick up a bridal magazine (or 3) and flip through it. You see page after page of beautiful ideas and color schemes. You think to yourself… ”How did they come up with that?” Now, they may be fantastically creative and inspiring people, they could have hired a consultant (yes, we tend to fit in that first category, too!), or they may have just seen something pretty that inspired...

Hello, everyone! Finally, I’ve decided to quit just reading everyone else’s wonderful, fantastic, and smart blogs and start my own. I want this to be a place for me to share what I know about weddings and event planning with others – brides, families, other wedding professionals – and a place for me to learn what you like through your comments and questions. Which, by the way, I welcome! Through my rabid reading of other...