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The 2023 Social Stats for Wedding Vendors  Did you know that during the average 6 hours per week that couples spent wedding planning, 90% of that planning was done online on social media platforms?  According to The Knot’s Real Weddings Vendor Report, couples made the most out of technology, from finding inspiration on platforms like […]

Top 5 Social Media Management Tips for 2023

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My love affair with weddings started a long time ago. At age 5 I was the flower girl for one of my mom’s best friends. I remember my great-grandmother sewed me a bubble gum pink flower girl dress with rosettes that held up the draped fabric covering a hoop skirt. I had a matching rosette […]

Why I Love Planning Weddings… a love letter

Behind the Scenes, Planned by Ashley

Having a seating chart or escort display is a must-have logistical item for your wedding day but whoever said it had to be simple or boring? Here are a few ways you could step outside the box and incorporate fun ways of getting guests to their seats. Whether you’re going for Classic & Timeless, Playful & Bold, Unique & Personal, or Boho & Abstract, there’s nothing under the sun that can’t be done!

20 Elevated Escort Displays

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Secret Garden by Wedgewood Weddings Phoenix, Arizona Friday, October 8th, 2021 If you’re planning a romantic garden wedding, this blog post is for you! After two postponements due to Covid, Stephanie and Mike were finally able to make their grand entrance as Mr. and Mrs. in October 2021. Stephanie and Mike tied the knot at […]

Timeless Wedding at The Secret Garden, Phoenix Arizona

Planned by Amanda, Real Wedding

McDowell Mountain Golf Club Scottsdale, Arizona November 13th, 2021 If you could imagine a modern elegant meets desert wedding, Sarah & Ryan’s pretty much comes to mind! From the breathtaking mountain backdrop to an epic candle-lit dance party…you get the picture! Sarah and Ryan met at NAU in college through Greek LIfe. Sarah was a […]

Desert Elegance at McDowell Mountain Golf Club, Scottsdale Arizona

Planned by Elaine, Real Wedding

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