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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Shoe Appeal Wednesday–Wedding Planner in Cincinnati, Ohio

A little something blue for your wedding day!

Gorgeousness from Donna Karen.

I could sleep in these babies!!

Au Revoir!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Bad Bad Blogger Wedding Planner, Cincinnati, Ohio

Someone needs to slap my fingers, yell at me, and put me in the corner… I have been a bad bad blogger!

It has been such a busy last couple of months and today I’m starting to feel as if I’m finding the top of the heaping pile of stuff I have to do.

For the last couple of weeks I have had more inquiries and bookings than I can keep up with… I’m so excited! I suppose August can be the new January (Note: in the wedding industry January usually begins the booking season)!

Since I know all of you have been checking back feverishly to see if I have updated the blog (*wink*) HERE I AM. I have a wham-doosey of a blog post coming so you CAN get excited for that. In the meantime I thought I’d share just a little about what we’ve been working on.

October 1st, our assistant consultant Sarah has taken on her first wedding. She’s been learning the planning ropes of the business and from what I can tell… the vendors she’s worked with are happy and so are the bride and groom. You go Sarah!

They are hosting their wedding at a brand new venue in the area called Magnolia Estates.

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The grounds are under construction as of right now but it’s looking like it will provide a nice space for moderate budget weddings. Photos found on their website. http://magnoliaestate.com

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Another wedding in the works for 2012 is proving to be pretty exciting. This wedding will be at the Inn at Oneonta in Kentucky.

I am looking forward to the site tour this coming Monday. They have a beautiful faux chapel in the back and great patio space for tented receptions. http://celebrationsbydavid.com/index.html

We have several more in the works… and will be sharing more of their springboard inspirations in the very near future!

Please don’t be too upset with my blog absence. In the coming weeks Sarah will also be guest blogging here. That should help to satisfy your wedding planning yearnings! At least a little….

Au Revoir for now!

Monday, June 20, 2011

We Predict! Dayton, Ohio Wedding Planner

In our next installment of We Predict! we’re going to talk a little about something old becoming new again!

We Predict we’ll see an increased number of these beautiful arrangements! The Composite Bouquet!

The concept behind the composite bouquet is to start with one single flower as the center of the bouquet. Then petals are individually wired and layered in around the center flower.

It creates a large and singular looking flower.

Composites are typically made using roses. But can be creating using a variety of gorgeous flowers. Here’s some examples:

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Composite Bouquets can also be called Glameria. Here’s a little history!

Almost forgotten, the composite-flower bouquet dates from the early 20th century. Unable to source the wide range of colors and year-round availability found in today’s hybrid roses, florists used this ingenious method of constructing huge ‘roses’ from the petals of gladioli. Then called ‘glameria’, these oversized blooms were worn by themselves on a hat or as a corsage, or several could be fashioned into a bouquet for the bride with an unlimited budget.

And here’s the part you’re all waiting for. What’s out?

TYPEWRITERS!

I gotta give it to the creative person that came up with this cute idea… but it has ran it’s course and it’s time to go back in it’s case!

There are so many creative ways to use pen paper technology stamps etcetcetc…. to create something amazing for a guest book! Dig deep into your creativity and come up with your own unique ideas!

Au Revoir for now!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Question, Queries and Conundrums? Dayton Ohio Wedding Planner

I receive loads of questions all the time from my clients, brides I meet, and emails that I thought it might be fun to answer them right here on the Planny Pants blog!

Here’s our very first question?

“So everyone as of yesterday started getting their invites from us in the mail- and everyone is already telling me VIA text that they are coming. After all the time I spent licking and stamping I sure hope they plan to send their cards back. Should I accept the texted responses as a yes? Should I text back?”

In this technological day and age sometimes the importance of the paper RSVP gets lost on your guests. While a quick text to indicate that they are excited about your wedding and are looking forward to it is fine and welcome it should never replace an actual RSVP card.

Here’s the reasons why.

1. Texts are nearly impossible to track. Having a paper card arrive in the mail is a much easier way to track not only your positive and negative responses but also a way to help you track who you’re still missing responses from and who you might need to follow up with in the weeks before the wedding.

2. Often times an RSVP card will indicate what menu selection the guest would like to choose from. I highly doubt you’re going to receive a text that says… Hey Bride, so excited for your wedding. We’re coming! Oh and BEEF! Those selections are uber important for your catering company and for your bottom line budget.

3. Texts make no real commitment. It’s a common known fact that when you don’t really want to talk to someone or don’t really want to make a commitment that text is the way to go. Never count on texted RSVP’s as they aren’t always accurate. When someone takes time to respond to your stamped envelope it typically (not always however) means they’ve checked their calendar, written it down, and actually plan to be there.

So then How Do You Respond?

Send back a quick and sweet response… something like this…

Hey Guest, So glad that you are excited about the wedding. I can’t wait to see you there. Please be sure to send back the RSVP card. Trying to be super organized! See you soon!

On that note. Remember that if you’re planning to not accept texted RSVP’s, when trying to collect confirmations from guests closer to the wedding, you’ll have to pick up the phone and call guests. While it isn’t Kosher for them to send a texted RSVP it also isn’t Kosher for you to send a “hey are you coming text”.

Many of the traditional etiquette rules are changing but in the case of invitations… I say erring on the side of caution is always the better way to go.

Are you accepting texted RSVP’s? Share your thoughts!

Au Revoir for now!

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Dresses of Interest! Dayton, Ohio Wedding Planner

Well I promised that I would be sharing with you what inspires me daily. I have been horrible at doing a daily blog! God bless those who do. I admire them so.

Aside from my non-blog life exploding this past week I have been plugging along and trying to remain inspired everyday.

Ever go to find something on youtube and run across something else you definitely weren’t looking for? Well that was the case… but what I did see was so super cool that I just HAD to share it with you.

Look at this AHHH mazing cupcake wedding dress made the fantastic ladies at DC Cupcakes!

Amazing huh!

Well the search led to some really interesting wedding dresses! If you’ve read further back in the blog you’ll know I am a paper product fanatic. Imagine my joy when I ran across some of the these pictures! Paper wedding dresses from Anthropologie! LOVE!

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This last one is just jaw droppingly stunning! I would have loved to see these in person!

Ever considered crafting your wedding dress from paper?

Au Revoir!

Friday, June 3, 2011

We Predict! Dayton, Ohio Wedding Planner

So we decided to start a little random feature called We Predict!

This is where we discuss some of the newest and hottest and oldest and lamest of weddings.

I’ll be giving you what I think we’re going to see more of in the future of weddings and then I’ll be giving you my opinion of the lamest of lame for weddings moving forward.

(Disclaimer: I realize not everyone will agree with me on the lame… but there are some things I think are time to go… they’ve made their rounds and it’s time to find something a little more creative! So don’t take offense! It’s all in good fun)

New New New! Large Stripes! Especially in Black and White!

Stripes are coming out everywhere! Fashion, Interior Design, and now weddings.

Check these out from Martha Stewart!