Expert tips for planning weddings and corporate events from an established, reliable venue known for its stellar reputation and legendary expertise.
Like many things related to wedding planning , the idea of creating a gift registry can be exciting, and a bit daunting. That’s why we’ve put together a list of tips to help create a positive experience, both for you and those who want to give you gifts. In case you’re familiar with the term…
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If you’re getting married for a second time, we suggest keeping two general rules in mind during your planning process. First, be considerate of others as you announce and plan your wedding. Second, there are no other rules. You don’t have to deny yourself the wedding you want or consider any…
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Sunset is a magical time. Watching the sun create a spectacular array of colors across the sky as it descends beneath the horizon can instill peace and a sense of wonder in us. Maybe that’s why increasing numbers of couples choose to schedule their wedding ceremonies in the late afternoon or early…
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Since it was posted more than six years ago, a YouTube video of two women transforming a medley of well-known songs into a show-stopping wedding toast has been watched more than 4 million times and liked by more than 30,000 viewers. We have no doubt that the music and humor in this video…
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My team and I talk frequently talk with couples who want to recruit a relative to be their wedding photographer or a friend with a flair for design to handle their flower arrangements. Generally, our wedding and event venue discourages couples from replacing professional vendors (wedding goods and…
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While your wedding day will be a time of great joy, the preparations that lead up to it will not necessarily be easy. Wedding planning, at one point or another, tends to create stress. And too much stress, over time, can lead to mental and physical exhaustion: what’s known as wedding planning…
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Working as a team is not at all uncommon when you’re planning a major event , whether it’s your wedding or your company’s big product launch. And, generally, this is a good strategy: Collaborating with others, from expert planners to friends and family, can help minimize stress, inspire creative…
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One of the most important items on your to-do list, when you’re planning a wedding, is selecting your officiant: the person who conducts your ceremony . This is the person who, depending on what you’re looking for, can help you prepare to make a lifetime commitment to one another. They can be an…
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Despite the myriad videos out there today of brides and grooms delighting their guests with show-stopping dance moves, not everyone can achieve those results without help. Many couples find that pulling off a successful first dance, especially something elaborate or choreographed, requires…
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When Stephanie Dodd and Samuel Goetsch exchanged vows at The Bell Tower on 34th in 2016, their elaborate Harry Potter-themed wedding made local , national , and international news . The couple went all out to recreate the magical world of Harry Potter, from the owl that delivered wedding rings…
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