Picking an amazing wedding menu and wedding caterer that will cause rave reviews from your guests months, or years later is not an easy job. There are so many types of food and varieties of service. How do you know which one will fit your vision for your wedding day?
Read MoreAnyone you talk to in the wedding industry will agree how amazingly creative the 2020-2021 engaged couples are. These brides & grooms have been resilient when it comes to planning weddings in the middle of a pandemic. They have risen above the planning challenges and decided to figure out a safe way to celebrate their love. Something other couples have never had to do before. For instance, here’s how one bride overcame the loss of her dream wedding and decided love mattered more than anything else.
Read MoreThe anticipation of the bride walking down the aisle is one of the biggest highlights of any ceremony, and although the girl in the white dress is the star, there are still some really important people, that helped her get there to that special moment. The groom and his groomsmen, along with grandparents and parents are all special and have their place in the processional as well. We are going to break down ONE of many ways you can do a processional for your ceremony. There are many other traditional ways for other religious ceremonies such as Jewish or Hindu weddings that have different processional orders but this is one that we see the most of.
Read MoreYou are recently engaged & starting to search for the perfect venue for your dreamy ceremony and reception.
You want a wedding venue that speaks to the vision you have always wanted and will showcase personality as a couple to family and friends.
There are so many things you have flowing through your mind that you aren't sure where to start or what questions to ask. Let us help you know what you might want to think about before starting your search for a wedding venue.
Read MoreThe first dance should be all about you as a couple and can reflect on how you met or a love song that just describes your relationship. Our top list of first dance songs for your first dance as a couple on your wedding day. Our favorite DJ and emcee combination, Turn Up Columbus, from Columbus Ohio is a part of all packages because they know how to party. Guaranteed dance party!
Read MoreLet's reflect on the last year of where we started. We got to meet some amazing couples and families. The Postmark was able to serve these couples in 2020 and help them find a new place to share their special day. Despite opening in the middle of COVID, beginning of 2020, after The Postmark was purchased in November 2019.
Read MoreSomething I have a lot of couples ask and I help them with is the timeline. You want something that works with your vision and captures all the important parts of your day. In prior blog, we talked about FIrst Look or Tradition of seeing each other for the first time when you go down the aisle, but this can play a part in the timeline format too.
I would like to share with you how I help clients build their timelines for their big day. Let's break it down on how we handle the timeline for the day of.
Read MoreAs your family and friends are finding out that “the question” was popped, they’ll inevitably begin asking you when the big day will be. This can be overwhelming at first if you allow it. But don’t let it take over your sanity! Focus less on the date and more on the actual wedding. If you’ve dreamed of your big day and have a vision of how you want it to look, choose a date based on the style, availability of the dream venue, and your vision.
Read MoreWe feel confident that if you include these 11 things in your emergency kit, you will be prepared for just about anything… Double check you have included these items and tell us in the comments what we might have missed!
Read MoreA smaller guest count means MORE things you can add on! Most weddings are restricted based on budget because you have a huge list of 200+ people that you’re accommodating. From our experience of many years in the industry and hosting countless weddings, typically, when you have a bigger party of 200, the last hour on the dance floor is spent with the closest 50 people anyway. So why not just invite that smaller group and then splurge a little more on the “extras”? When doing a micro wedding, you can really let your imagination run wild and do all the things you originally thought you wouldn’t ever be able to afford. Make the wedding yours by being creative and letting the day represent you as a couple.
Read MoreHey there, my name is Hanna. I am the owner and head artist of Le Rêve Makeup & Hair. I’m very excited to be sharing some extremely valuable information with you today. We seem to get the same reaction a lot, and I mean A LOT, when we tell our brides that we need to start at 7am….. So, let’s talk about makeup and hair timelines for the wedding day and why that morning has to be so early.
Read MoreWhere do we even begin? Ashley and Chris’ elopement/micro-wedding was everything we could have imagined our inaugural wedding being and more. From the first look that took our breath away, to the sweet and emotional first dances, they truly set the tone for all the weddings that are soon to follow. (They were even the first to sign the inside of the safe in the main hall! — See pictures below.)
Read MoreAs you’re planning your own wedding, there are many options that you will have to pick from as you’re choosing your bar package with the caterer. Packages may include beer and wine only, a full bar, or signature drink options.
Read MoreNo matter what, the big day has been long awaited and planned out for a year or more. There will always be emotions when you come down the aisle because you finally will be getting married! First looks allow those intimate moments of seeing each other to be shared just between you two. Once your guests arrive, the saying, “it goes by so fast,” kicks in no matter how much planning you’ve done to prepare. With a first look, you are able to capture some time together alone before the day really begins. A twist on this is seeing each other for the first time down the aisle but try what Amy did at her wedding….
Read MoreFor most brides, the highlight of their wedding day (after saying “I do,” of course!!) is the “party.” Who doesn’t love a giant celebration following the more serious ceremony? What you may not know, though, is that the DJ will set the tone for how your entire reception will flow….
Read MoreNot only will your loved ones share with you in your incredibly special love story, but they will be experiencing an intricately constructed space and taking in its unique story, too. By inviting your guest on a trip through history, it will make your wedding that much more memorable for both you and your guests as you continue to “make history” together as a couple.
Read MoreOur heart - and yours, we’re sure - is to create a seamless and beautiful wedding that you’ll remember for a lifetime. But how do you get from point A to point B? Let us give you a jumpstart with these top 5 tips for planning your dream wedding!
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