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All the Vendors You Need (and Want)

All the Vendors You Need (and Want)

by Stephanie Milosh | Sep 23, 2022 | Guest Experience, Hiring Vendors, Logistics and Finances

Rachael & Michael’s Rustic Fall Wedding – Photo Credit: Laura Sydney Photography The first few months after a proposal feel like a whirlwind, quickly moving from a tearful “Yes, I’ll marry you!” to sharing your excitement with every family...
18 Tips to Stretch Your Wedding Budget

18 Tips to Stretch Your Wedding Budget

by Stephanie Milosh | Oct 15, 2021 | Designing Your Wedding, Logistics and Finances

Emily & Brad’s Colorful Handcrafted Wedding – Photo Credit: Visual Rituals Media No matter the number, you have a budget that you want to stick to for your wedding… and that isn’t always the easiest. Figuring out the actual cost of a...
Four Tips for Finding the Right Wedding Transportation

Four Tips for Finding the Right Wedding Transportation

by Stephanie Milosh | Oct 14, 2021 | Guest Experience, Hiring Vendors, Logistics and Finances

Raleigh Limo Bus Everyone wants a seamless and magical wedding day, and making sure the right people are there to witness the moment is a must – but have you thought about how your guests will get to your wedding and leave safely at the end of the night? The...
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Wedding Planner

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Wedding Planner

by Stephanie Milosh | Sep 28, 2021 | Designing Your Wedding, Guest Experience, Hiring Vendors, Logistics and Finances, Miscellaneous

Brittany & Ryan’s Sweet, Blush Wedding – Photo Credit:  Kelsey McGovern Photography Planning a wedding is a huge undertaking, probably the biggest project you’ve ever worked on, and the idea of entrusting a total stranger with bringing your...
How to Throw the Best Engagement Party

How to Throw the Best Engagement Party

by Stephanie Milosh | Mar 9, 2021 | Guest Experience, Logistics and Finances

Shefa & Louis’s Sophisticated Downtown Wedding – Photo Credit: Danielle Riley Photography Getting engaged can be one of the most exciting and anticipated events in a young couple’s life, and everyone who loves you and loves love is going to want to...
The First Three Steps to Plan Your Dream Wedding

The First Three Steps to Plan Your Dream Wedding

by Stephanie Milosh | Jan 8, 2021 | Logistics and Finances, Designing Your Wedding, Guest Experience, Hiring Vendors, Personalize Your Wedding

Katy & Monica’s Rad Private Estate Wedding – Photo Credit: Kivus & Camera I’ll never forget the night my husband asked me to be his forever – it’s a moment that will always be etched in my memory, especially the way I felt. If...
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Grief is expressed in many different ways, and whe Grief is expressed in many different ways, and when a loved one passes shortly before a wedding, it's important to feel your feelings without letting the sadness overwhelm your day.

A couple of months before their wedding, one of LaVelle's best friends and groomsmen passed away. Not only did this shake their lives, but there was now a feeling of grief mingling with their wedding plans. The friend's father had agreed to DJ the wedding, and it was a showing of love that he was still able to participate while seeing the place where his son should have stood. During the ceremony, a flower was laid on an empty chair for him, and when the evening was ending, I made a comment to LaVelle about how beautiful the rainbow had been during cocktail hour, and he responded with, "He was here today."

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Tall centerpieces add a glamorous feeling to any w Tall centerpieces add a glamorous feeling to any wedding centerpiece, and they don't have to impede guests' view of each other.
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For this wedding reception, guest tables were a mix of round and rectangular tables, featuring ivory linens and navy table runners. The centerpieces were DIY trumpet vases set atop circle mirrors and accented by candle votives. Place settings consisted of rose gold chargers, white plates, burgundy napkins, flatware, and a water goblet, adding to the overall elegance of the event.
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Hiring live musicians is a great way to set the to Hiring live musicians is a great way to set the tone for your wedding, especially if music is a big part of your love story.
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As guests arrived at the beautiful farm venue for A&L's wedding, they were escorted around the barn to the ceremony space on the back patio, where they were serenaded by live musicians, including a keyboardist, vocalist, and saxophonist.
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What kind of musicians would you hire for your wedding?
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In loving memory of those who are forever in our h In loving memory of those who are forever in our hearts.
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Will you have a memorial table at your wedding?
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This is a simple and special way to reflect on those who are no longer walking this earth but would have certainly been present if possible. 
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Here's some sparkle for your feed! . We love a goo Here's some sparkle for your feed!
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We love a good creative ring shot. And also, holy cow, look at that stunner of a ring!
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Whimsical Wedding Theme  . If people most often d Whimsical Wedding Theme
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If people most often describe you as quirky and colorful, you may want to consider a whimsical wedding theme. While there may be aspects that are boho, rustic or romantic, you can expect a lot of bright colors, eclectic aspects, and fun elements such as balloons or streamers.
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"Stephanie is the best!!! Her responsiveness and attention to detail made it so that we had every detail of wedding planning covered. We wanted to be involved in the planning so she gave us space to do our own thing and then was there to make sure all of the pieces came together! By the day of, we didn't have to lift a finger and she brought our vision to life perfectly." - Alyssa & Zach, Coordination 2021

Stephanie worked hard to make sure all of our vendors were up to date with any changes, that our guests would feel safe and comfortable, and that even though it was different than originally planned it still remained the day of my dreams. It was so nice to know that she was on my team. The day of the wedding all I had to do was sit back and enjoy the day because I knew everything was being handled by Stephanie and her awesome team. - Jasmine & Greg, Partial Service

Stephanie worked hard to make sure all of our vendors were up to date with any changes, that our guests would feel safe and comfortable, and that even though it was different than originally planned it still remained the day of my dreams. It was so nice to know that she was on my team. The day of the wedding all I had to do was sit back and enjoy the day because I knew everything was being handled by Stephanie and her awesome team. - Jasmine & Greg, Partial Service
I've had a lot of guests come back to me and comment on how impressed they were with the wedding and how much fun they had! And thank you again for everything that you and your husband did for us!” - Karla Krutch, Full Service

"I would definitely recommend Stephanie! She made it so I didn't have to be asked any questions the day of our wedding which is exactly what I wanted!!!!" - Kelsey, Coordination

“I can't even begin to tell you how great of a job you are doing! I know this wedding will be HUGE and a long travel and just A LOT but you are coming up with such good ideas and staying calm through all of it. Seriously, you are doing SO SO SO wonderful and I could not be a non-bridezilla without you!” - Dakota Dukes, Full Service

"Stephanie was an absolute blessing for our wedding! She was always available when needed, made sure everything was in order and was so kind! Everything went so smoothly on our wedding day and we have Stephanie to thank for that." - Rachael & Michael, Coordination

“Stephanie was awesome! She was our full service planner and went above and beyond, from vendor recommendations, logistics and overall support! Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and beautiful. The day was scheduled impeccably and our family and friends are still raving about the whole day! I miss the whole process already, thanks Stephanie!! " - Brittany & Keahi, Full Service

Stephanie was our rock during the entire planning and day of process. She knew exactly when to encourage us to just breathe and not stress about every single little detail. The best thing about working with Stephanie was that it felt like she was not just another vendor, but a friend in our personal circle. She really made sure everything came together so our day could be everything we dreamed. Thank you, Stephanie!!!” - Roscoe & Steph, Full Service

“Stephanie’s theme design workshop was perfect for creating a cohesive vision and making our ideas a beautiful reality! Through the theme design workshop, both of our voices and ideas were heard and recognized.  Stephanie was able to blend both of our individual preferences into perfect harmony...definitely recommend this service!!” - Sarah & Ernst, Wedding Design Workshop & Coordination

“Stephaine was AMAZING to work with. She made sure our wedding day went off without a hitch and really helped make it the best day EVER! She was always willing to answer any question I could think of and gave some amazing advice. I had a lot of anxiety about my wedding day but she helped so much that I didn’t have to stress about anything and knew it would be perfect ! Stephaine and her team would be a great addition to any wedding team !” - Katy & Robby, Coordination

“I want you to know that every time I started feeling anxious, that it always went away the minute I saw you.  I know I probably wasn't the most "chatty" (let's say?) of brides and I wasn't always sure of some things, but you did a perfect job organizing the day and making the timeline so seamless.  Because of you, everyone had so much FUN!” - Amy & Chris, Coordination

“She was on top of everything. She was able to help with all the vendors, the venue, and the decorating. She helped calm down the bride on the wedding day. She gave us food when we were getting pictures done. She helped give us ideas when we asked for decoration ideas. She was so flexible on meetings and extremely nice. When we had a problem, she responded quickly (Sometimes within 10 minutes). Overall she was the most pleasant person to work with. 10/10 for sure!” - Hillary & Andrew, Coordination

“Stephanie was amazing! We highly recommend using her for your big day plans. She truly was thorough in the planning and coordination. We met up multiple times or even did a chat here and there. It help minimize a lot of extra unnecessary stress. On the day of she was on time (early) with her assistant and I didn’t even have to lift a finger (which was huge)! Even after the big day she kept a good communication on what’s next to come and to expect. We highly recommend beauty and budget events for coordinating your big day!” - Shefa & Louis, Coordination

“Stephanie was excellent to work with. From the first meeting until after the ceremony she was prompt, professional, and strove to understand exactly how *we* wanted our wedding to be so that she could ensure that all the details were just so. This was made more difficult by our wedding being mostly DIY, but she put in the work to ensure that everything was setup and coordinated perfectly.” - Brad & Emily, Coordination

“Absolutely amazing! I cannot imagine planning my wedding without Stephanie. She kept me on track, everything was so organized, she thought of all the little details, and made my day run so smoothly. Nothing but great things to say!” - Brittany & Ryan, Coordination 

“10/10 Would Recommend Working with Stephanie! Stephanie was the perfect person to help plan our wedding! We did the partial planner package with her, and I couldn't imagine a better counterpart (other than my husband, of course!) in planning our wedding! She was perfect in affirming our decisions, providing guidance when we weren't sure which direction to go, and assuring confidence in all of the details!” - Madison & Zach, Partial Service

“We found Stephanie on Wedding Wire in January of 2019 and hired her as our Day of Coordinator. "Day of" is just a speck of what Stephanie actually does for couples - she is the backbone of the entire communications with vendors and logistics of the ceremony/reception. She is amazing at problem solving and eases any nerves you may have. Stephanie has a knack for answering the questions you never even thought to ask. We could have never asked for a better planner - she is professional, extremely organized, and makes your dream wedding day come true.” - Kellie & Dan, Coordination

“Stephanie was a God send to us, from the moment we met her at the wedding show. She has a fun personality, and truly tailored our planning process to not just me, but my now husband as well. I am more of the planner and visionary, and my now husband is more laid back, and she worked great with both of us. The monthly, (then weekly- as we got closer to our date), skype calls were amazing, I always felt like we were all on the same page. She is extremely organized, and works with the best vendors. She picked our wedding photographer, and we fell in love with her too! My favorite part was feeling like we were gaining friends by working with Stephanie and Matt- they are just that personable! It was certainly a bit weird not talking to her weekly, or seeing her name pop up in our emails. If you are planning a wedding, STOP immediately until you call Stephanie!!” - India & Colin, Full Service

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