DIY White & Gold Table Numbers

Hey Loves,

Today I'm going to be showing you how to make some simple DIY table numbers for your wedding! If you know me, you know I'm a HUGE fan of white and gold. So I obviously had to incorporate those two colors throughout this entire project. Hopefully you'll get some inspiration to create your own. 

Don't forget to give this video a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel. I do post new videos every week and a TON of them will be bridal related. Until next time folks, XXO!

DIY Tassel Garland

Hey Loves,

So I'm sure you're wondering where I've been. Well, I do have some exciting news!! For the past few months on top of Wedding Planning I've also been filming videos for YouTube. As of last Saturday, May 15th, my channel is officially launched!!! There will be so many DIY tutorials as well as skincare and beauty tips for all you beautiful brides out there. I'm excited to link along any wedding related posts to this blog as well. I hope you enjoy it. Don't forget to give the video a "thumbs up" if you do and subscribe! New videos will be posted each week. WOOHOO :) :) :)

The video above is how to create your own DIY Tassel Garland. I got the idea originally because I saw them up at a bridal shower I attended. When I asked her where she got them she told me Etsy. Now don't get me wrong, I LOVEEEE Etsy (hence several blog posts about their amazing wedding selection I've already posted). But when I looked at the price of what they were selling them for (about $50) I thought to myself, uhhhh, I could make that. Better yet, I could show you guys how to make that for under $10. I think doing it yourself is even more special because you could incorporate your wedding colors. 

Go ahead and give it a try. Let me know in the comments below in the video what you ended up doing with yours. Hope this was helpful. 

xx,

kell

Spring Date Night Ideas!

If you live somewhere with a cold winter and you’re anything like me, you’re DYING for some warm weather right about now. Spring flowers, fresh air - come to momma. As this new season approaches I thought I could give you and your special someone some fun spring date night ideas. 

Get Physical. Literally. Winter always adds on those additional pounds you can no longer hide when those baggy sweaters and leggings come off. Hit the gym together for some extra motivation. If you don’t have a membership, don’t use that as an excuse. The weather is warming up (finally) and you can take a jog outside, go for a hike, or a bike ride. This will help relieve stress and boost your energy. After your work out you can make a yummy protein smoothie together as a reward after you shower off ;)

Sit Outdoors At Your Favorite Restaurant. All the outdoor patios should be opening up just about now. Take advantage of that! Go order yourself a nice glass of wine (or whiskey as my boyfriend would pick), and enjoy the fresh air. 

Go To A Baseball Game. Baseball is back! Score yourself a couple of tickets, and head to the ball park. Sure it’ll be $9 a beer but what the hell, that’s what pregaming is for. It’ll be a great way to get out and do something fun together. (You can find us cheering on the Chicago Cubs.)

A Beer Garden. Pairing beer and food with outdoor scenery? If you wouldn’t like that I question your taste. 

Farmers Market. Most farmers markets around here open right around May. Go walk around the streets of your town and grab some healthy food you’d like to cook together that week. 

Create A Garden. Talk about what you’d like. I love growing my own fruits and veggies (tomatoes, eggplant, cucumber, different kinds of peppers - not to mention my favorite little lemon tree). You’ll need the space to do this and enough sunlight. I also love to plant a variety of flowers. If you don’t have a ton of space or live in an apartment you can buy a few planters and jazz those up with your favorite flowers. 

I hope this helps! Let me know in the comments below what some of your favorite spring date night ideas are. 

xx,

kell

Why Hire A Wedding Planner?

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A wise woman once told me, “At your wedding you are the guest of honor, not the host” and that is exactly what I tell all my clients. Everyone is there for YOU and you are meant to enjoy every moment and not worry about what’s going on behind the scenes and how to assist your guests.

There seems to be a big misunderstanding that hiring a wedding planner will cost you a fortune. When in reality, a planner can save you a great deal of money in the long run. I know what you’re thinking...this girl must be crazy - but hear me out. Because we work daily with vendors in the area and have established relationships, we’re often able to get discounts on their services. We also know exactly which ones are reputable and able to fit well within your wedding budget. Most wedding planners also have a few different packages available for their clients. With this, you and your fiancé can pick and choose which services best apply to what you’re looking for, and what you’re able to afford. 

Planning a weddings takes time. In the United States the average time for an engagement is 15 months. Most venues book up around a year in advance (especially late spring-November if you live in an area with cold winter months.) If both you and your fiancé work full time jobs, planning a wedding can be challenging and eat into a huge chunk of your nights and weekends. Having someone handle these tasks for you can be a huge lifesaver. 

To Minimize Stress and Maximize Smiles. Chances are this is one of the biggest days of your life thus far and you deserve to enjoy every second of it. There are plenty of engaged couples out there who want to plan out their wedding all on their own, and that is perfectly fine! But, when it comes down to the actual day of, who wouldn’t want someone to come in and assure everything goes smoothly, allowing you to relax and live in the moment? Finding yourself a wedding planner to come in with a timeline for the day, confirm times with all of your vendors, and run the show behind the scenes is exactly what you need in this case. Like I mentioned earlier, you are the guest of honor, not the host. 

Style and Etiquette. There always seems to be questions when it comes to wedding etiquette. Not only will the planner be able to inform you on the correct way to handle things, but they’ll also be able to share a great amount of intel from working in the industry. Whether it’s the current fashion trends, how to work with a small budget and still have a beautiful wedding, advise and assistance with decor, or how to host 500+ people, a coordinator is who you need to turn to. 

We’re Fun. You’ll be spending a lot of time talking with your wedding coordinator, so it’s important to find one you click well with. Through this whole process I’ve become pretty good friends with several clients. Instead of leaving a million tasks for your maid of honor or your mother (both who likely have things to do of their own) you can leave those details in our hands. 

xx

kell  

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Hey Loves,

As promised, here’s your post all on Etsy engagement rings. Not only are these rings BEAUTIFUL but they are also perfect for couples on a budget. They have over 250 pages on handmade wedding rings alone so theres an enormous selection to browse from. You can search based on your price point, filter by color, and choose which locations you’d like them to have come from. Such a great alternative if you’re wanting to avoid Tiffany's and all the other high end jewelry shops. As always, I hope this was helpful and feel free to leave any comments below :) 

xx,

kell