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How to Plan an Engagement Party

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Want to kick off your engagement with your closest friends and family? It’s time to plan your engagement party! This is a fun way to celebrate while also getting a sneak-peek into planning an event. Let’s go over exactly how to plan an amazing engagement party. Consider Working With a Planner An engagement party can really be like planning a …

Why You Need to Hire a Wedding Planner in 2023

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You might have heard this suggestion as you announced your engagement, “You need a wedding planner!” If you are wondering why or are questioning if this is worth the investment, we have you covered. Let’s go over why you need to hire a wedding planner in 2023 on this blog. Keep reading for this valuable advice! Vendors are busier than …

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Wedding Music 101: Everything You Need to Know

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You have your design planned for your wedding and have the food and drinks covered, now it is time to think about the entertainment! If you are engaged and wondering whether you should hire a DJ or Band for your big day or how to find them, keep reading. We are going over the must-know information for your wedding music. …

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How to Find Your Wedding Vendors (made easy!)

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Once you are ready to start planning your wedding, one of the first thoughts you may have is, “How do I find my wedding vendors?!” It can be tricky to know where to start but we are here as wedding planners to make the process easy (and even fun). Ready to find the dream team for your special day? Let’s …

Massachusetts Wedding Venue Tour: Willowdale Estate 

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I can’t wait to take you on a virtual tour of one of my new favorite Massachusetts wedding venues, Willowdale Estate. This historic venue stands on historic grounds with new renovations that highlight the beautiful space. The craftsman, Scottish, and, rustic-inspired mansion is available to host both indoor and outdoor weddings, making it suitable for many different wedding styles. There …

10 Things to Do After Your Wedding

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Today we are going over 10 things to do after your wedding! Host a Post Wedding Meal After the wedding, host a meal to enjoy with your wedding party! You may also choose to invite your guests but this often will require a larger space and can become costly. A post-wedding brunch is a great way to end the celebration. …

How to Find Your Fall Wedding Style

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We are sharing how to find your fall wedding style on this post! What is your guest count? First, determine your guest count. Are you planning a grand wedding with over one hundred guests? Or are you planning an intimate 10-50 person wedding? Understanding your guest count can allow you to budget for your day. You can also plan the …

3 Outdoor Wedding Arch Ideas

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If you are planning an outdoor wedding but need that final design touch, consider adding a wedding arch! We love the dimension that a wedding arch can provide to any ceremony space. Plus, you can even reuse this wedding feature at the reception as a creative backdrop or photobooth. Outdoor weddings can often be in a dreamy forest location, lush …

A Colorful Wildflower Wedding at Willowdale Estate

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At the beginning of the year, I received a call from one of my close friends, Lena Mirisola of Lena Mirisola Photography. She shared with me that she was asked to coordinate an editorial shoot at the Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, Massachusetts and asked for my help with the design concept and pulling a team together to achieve the vision. …