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What is Your Engagement Story

A wedding always starts with a love story.  When I first introduce myself to a couple, I always ask how they got engaged.  It tells me quite a bit about their personality.  I always enjoy listening to one partner tell the story and the other smiling with joy!  I think one of my favorite stories […]

Today’s Tip – Hiring a Photographer

Beautiful photographs last a lifetime. Find a photographer that fits your personality. Like a wedding planner, you have to find a photographer you will enjoy working with as they will be interacting with you on your wedding day. Photographs are meant to last a lifetime, so don’t skimp here. Hire a photographer that specializes in […]

Spotlight: Rehearsal Dinner

Rehearsal dinner and a great place for your guests to stay Hip, urbane Mount Vernon is the city’s cultural and historic center, with institutions like the Walters Art Museum and the ornate Peabody Library, and the centuries-old Washington Monument in leafy Mount Vernon Place. An eclectic dining scene offers Afghani, Spanish and New American cuisine, […]

A Day in the Life of a Wedding Planner

How do you fix a broken zipper As a wedding planner, I think I have experienced more emergencies than in any other profession.  They come up fast and need to be solved immediately.  I remember one wedding where the morning was going perfect.  The bride, MOB, MOG and all 8 brides maids were all getting […]

Venue Spotlight – 1840’s Plaza

Located in the heart of Baltimore City Today we are featuring the  1840s Carrollton Inn & Plaza located at 50 Albemarle Baltimore, MD. 21202.  Please visit their website for more information on hosting your wedding:  www.1840splaza.com Maximum capacity:We have 5 venue spaces. Ballroom- 230 seated, 350 standing. City Lites- 150 seated, 250 standing. Cabaret- 80 […]

A Day in the life of a Wedding Planner

From stressed to relieved in 30 minutes I love when I get on the phone with a bride or a groom and their first words are HELP! The most common reason a wedding couple is stressed about planning their wedding is because they don’t know where to begin.  You search the internet only to get […]

Today’s Tips – Hiring a Florist

The fragrance of fresh flowers always makes me smile  The most subjective pricing of all vendors is a florist. I have seen contracts from different florists offering the same services, same flowers for hundreds of dollars difference. So, on this one, do your homework, ask your planner or venue who they recommend. Make a list […]

A Day in the Life of a Wedding Planner

A mother’s love for her daughter and visa versa For a wedding planner, no two days are the same. A wedding planner does everything from style and design, today-of coordination, and full wedding planning. We asked her what a typical day in the life of a wedding planner looked like, and wanted to share with […]

Venue Spotlight: The Gramercy Mansion

One of our favorite Baltimore area venues Today’s Top Shelf Wedding Planners venue recommendation goes to one of our favorites, The Gramercy Mansion in Stevenson, MD. A big shout out to Hannah, one of the very talented wedding planners at The Gramercy, for telling us a little about the venue, Enjoy! What would you consider […]