With every wedding we plan, there is always much discussion into the timing of the events of the day: hair and makeup start time, picture time, cocktail hour, first dance, etc. I've found that, unless your ceremony is in the early afternoon and the reception begins early evening, it can be difficult for bridal parties...

As I arrived home from driving to Bratenahl to map out a parking lot for a wedding in September, I was greeted by a Bed, Bath and Beyond box. MY wedding is not until August so I was definitely not expecting any early wedding gifts. The card read:"Valarie - Thank you for making our day so special! Hopefully these will...

pic courtesy of Easywind StudioIn June of last year, I received a call from a worried mother in South Dakota. Barb called me to inquire more about my services after reading my extended ad in Weddings in Cleveland. She said that her daughter, Kelsey, was trying to plan her wedding on her own and likes to be in control...

I just found out that my wedding budgeting tips were featured in an article on wetv.com! This article is about spending smart without sacrificing style. That completely sums up with we do!Read the article here...

I have definitely seen some fun Father/Daughter dances in the many weddings I've done! Alexina, a client from a Santa Barbara wedding I coordinated in 2005, actually took tango lessons with her father for months leading up to the wedding day. And it showed - they looked like pros!A client from 2007, Liz, danced with...