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Welcome to a new series we are so excited to bring to our blog where we highlight some of our favorite creative partners! First up is Saja from Mawaddah Productions whom I had the immense pleasure of working with on a gorgeous tented wedding last August (it is currently featured in Modern Luxury North Shore!). […]

Q&A, Wedding Planning, Wedding Pros

May 31, 2023

3 Questions with Saja of Mawaddah Productions

Welcome to a new series we are so excited to bring to our blog where we highlight some of our favorite creative partners! First up is Saja from Mawaddah Productions whom I had the immense pleasure of working with on a gorgeous tented wedding last August (it is currently featured in Modern Luxury North Shore!). […]

Q&A, Wedding Planning, Wedding Pros

May 31, 2023

3 Questions with Saja of Mawaddah Productions

In my 20 years of experience in this field, I have worked with so many different kinds of clients, companies, brands, and couples. Each one taught me something – sometimes positive and other times more of a learning moment that maybe wasn’t so great. Although learning all kinds of insights in life is the key […]

Tips, Wedding Planning

February 20, 2023

How to Successfully Work With a Wedding Planner, Written by a Wedding Planner!

Wedding planner, Michelle Durpetti, arranging floral design.

In my 20 years of experience in this field, I have worked with so many different kinds of clients, companies, brands, and couples. Each one taught me something – sometimes positive and other times more of a learning moment that maybe wasn’t so great. Although learning all kinds of insights in life is the key […]

Tips, Wedding Planning

February 20, 2023

How to Successfully Work With a Wedding Planner, Written by a Wedding Planner!

Wedding planner, Michelle Durpetti, arranging floral design.

Wedding Reception Etiquette Every Guest Should Know All of your friends are getting married and you have a handful of weddings to attend this coming year and not one clue of what’s expected of you? We’ve got you covered with 6 etiquette tips for wedding receptions that every guest should know (& follow!). Can I […]

Tips, Wedding Planning

December 22, 2022

Wedding Guest Do’s and Dont’s

Wedding Reception Etiquette Every Guest Should Know All of your friends are getting married and you have a handful of weddings to attend this coming year and not one clue of what’s expected of you? We’ve got you covered with 6 etiquette tips for wedding receptions that every guest should know (& follow!). Can I […]

Tips, Wedding Planning

December 22, 2022

Wedding Guest Do’s and Dont’s

Every moment of the wedding day deserves to be perfectly captured through pictures. You deserve to have the kind of wedding photo album you will love not just months after the big day, but many years from now as well. You want to be able to look back with your spouse and family, smiling and […]

Tips, Wedding Planning

July 8, 2022

First Look Wedding Photos: Should You Do Them?

Every moment of the wedding day deserves to be perfectly captured through pictures. You deserve to have the kind of wedding photo album you will love not just months after the big day, but many years from now as well. You want to be able to look back with your spouse and family, smiling and […]

Tips, Wedding Planning

July 8, 2022

First Look Wedding Photos: Should You Do Them?

It is no secret that we are in the midst of a boom. A wedding boom, that is! With the rollout of the vaccine and states beginning to open up, we are about to experience a tidal wave of weddings. Far different from March of 2020 when it all came screeching to a halt, right? Yes! Let’s discuss today on the blog!

News, Trends, Wedding Planning

January 19, 2022

What the heck is a wedding boom?!

It is no secret that we are in the midst of a boom. A wedding boom, that is! With the rollout of the vaccine and states beginning to open up, we are about to experience a tidal wave of weddings. Far different from March of 2020 when it all came screeching to a halt, right? Yes! Let’s discuss today on the blog!

News, Trends, Wedding Planning

January 19, 2022

What the heck is a wedding boom?!

I absolutely love my job – it is hands down one of my greatest passions in life. Sitting with couples and their loved ones and planning out their wedding is something I find great joy in. I also love planning large-scale events with challenging and complex logistical components. I find it so fulfilling to take […]

Tips, Wedding Planning

October 15, 2021

6 Things Your Wedding Planner Should Know

Wedding planner, Michelle Durpetti, arranging floral design.

I absolutely love my job – it is hands down one of my greatest passions in life. Sitting with couples and their loved ones and planning out their wedding is something I find great joy in. I also love planning large-scale events with challenging and complex logistical components. I find it so fulfilling to take […]

Tips, Wedding Planning

October 15, 2021

6 Things Your Wedding Planner Should Know

Wedding planner, Michelle Durpetti, arranging floral design.

Michelle was invited to write for Inside Wedding‘s “Expert Advice” section and we’re excited to share the publication with you today! The pandemic has certainly impacted our lives in many ways and along with that, the way we celebrate so many joyous occasions; while guest count may be limited, your celebration can still be grand! […]

Tips, Wedding Planning

March 23, 2021

Tips On Planning Intimate Weddings

Michelle was invited to write for Inside Wedding‘s “Expert Advice” section and we’re excited to share the publication with you today! The pandemic has certainly impacted our lives in many ways and along with that, the way we celebrate so many joyous occasions; while guest count may be limited, your celebration can still be grand! […]

Tips, Wedding Planning

March 23, 2021

Tips On Planning Intimate Weddings

In the last few months, the world has seen a major shift – weddings, events and social gatherings in general have been dramatically impacted. But there is light at the end of the tunnel, read on to see a feature in Equestrian Living magazine by Michelle; she shares advice on staying positive and on-track in […]

Press Features, Tips, Wedding Planning

July 13, 2020

Planning For Future Wedding Getaways

In the last few months, the world has seen a major shift – weddings, events and social gatherings in general have been dramatically impacted. But there is light at the end of the tunnel, read on to see a feature in Equestrian Living magazine by Michelle; she shares advice on staying positive and on-track in […]

Press Features, Tips, Wedding Planning

July 13, 2020

Planning For Future Wedding Getaways

Every morning, I make coffee and write my  social media posts. This last week I have had so much to think about I could not find words for a post. I am still not quite sure what I want to say here, but saying nothing is certainly not an option. I did share some thoughts […]

Wedding Planning

June 11, 2020

Learning, Listening and Committing to being Anti-Racist

Every morning, I make coffee and write my  social media posts. This last week I have had so much to think about I could not find words for a post. I am still not quite sure what I want to say here, but saying nothing is certainly not an option. I did share some thoughts […]

Wedding Planning

June 11, 2020

Learning, Listening and Committing to being Anti-Racist

Are you looking for wedding planning advice during COVID-19? I do not blame you. This is a crazy time to be engaged, and trying to plan.   Take a deep breath, and let’s talk about it. We are here for you!   The unfortunate reality for many couples, and for all wedding vendors is that […]

News, Tips, Wedding Planning

May 27, 2020

Wedding planning advice during COVID-19

Are you looking for wedding planning advice during COVID-19? I do not blame you. This is a crazy time to be engaged, and trying to plan.   Take a deep breath, and let’s talk about it. We are here for you!   The unfortunate reality for many couples, and for all wedding vendors is that […]

News, Tips, Wedding Planning

May 27, 2020

Wedding planning advice during COVID-19

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