Category Archives: Weddings

So, who holds what? Where does everyone go? What happens if you need to use the restroom? One of the BIGGEST tasks you’ll need to do for your wedding day is DELEGATE. You’re only two people, and you’re important and shouldn’t be doing literally all the tiny, bitty things. Here are some minor details toContinue reading “Delegate, delegate, delegate!”

It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint Wedding days are very, very long. Yes if you’re a guest, but especially if you’re part of the bridal party. Often, hair and makeup start before 9am, photos begin around noon, and you’re expected to keep yourself together, smiling, and energized until the last song is played in theContinue reading “Wedding Tip – It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint”

How to Customize Your Day With most venues being absolutely stunning, AND venues having their own ivory/simple linens, we’ve since moved away from the ideas of wedding “colors” and certain motifs. So, how can we truly incorporate style into a day that should be uniquely “you” when many details have already been chosen, without breakingContinue reading “How to Customize Your Day”

Nuptial Nest Lesson 17 – Be the Backup Plan The biggest part of the wedding process is securing great vendors to execute a memorable, personal, gorgeous day for the couple. Once your vendors are secured, the biggest questions are answered, and we get into the true fun of wedding planning. As a planner, we needContinue reading “Nuptial Nest Lesson 17 – Be the Backup Plan”

Nuptial Nest Lesson 16: It’s Tricky to Drive Around…. When surrounded by so many moving parts, and so many vendors and people, it’s easy to assume that some THING will go wrong. And let’s face it, normally there is something that doesn’t go according to plan during any wedding. It’s the planner/coordinator’s job to findContinue reading “Nuptial Nest Lesson 16 – It’s Tricky to Drive Around”

Nuptial Nest #15 – Weather Service Announcement There are countless phrases and quotes that can pertain to today’s blog post topic. “Man plans, God laughs.” “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change…” When planning a wedding, we try our best to mitigate all the aspects of the day that we canContinue reading “Nuptial Nest Lesson 15 – Weather Service Announcement”

Nuptial Nest Lesson 14 – Man’s Best Friends We love our furry playmates so deeply – they are part of our family. Therefore, they should be a large part of one of the most special days of your life – your wedding day. Getting a handle on the furbabies is the tricky bit. I’ve hadContinue reading “Nuptial Nest Lesson 14 – Man’s Best Friend”

Nuptial Nest Lesson 13 – Don’t Be Afraid to Get Dirty I’m never afraid to get my hands dirty when it comes to… well… anything. Be it a project, a personal training session, a workout (I will burpee anywhere, anytime). In fact, there is more fun to be had and more accomplishment involved when youContinue reading “Nuptial Nest Lesson 13 – Don’t Be Afraid to Get Dirty”

Nuptial Nest Lesson 12: Health Above All Else Once upon a time, in a land far East (aka Long Island), I was working a wedding for a lovely couple. In the past, I have not had much guest interaction, aside from assisting a few grandparents to their seats, or answering questions regarding locations or directions.Continue reading “Nuptial Nest Lesson 12 – Health Above All Else”

Nuptial Nest Lesson 11 – Rules Are Made to be Broken Welcome to the Nuptial Nest, aka my blog. I’ve decided to go through all the weddings I’ve ever worked and discuss a lesson I’ve learned from each of those weddings – be it a life lesson, a lesson about how to be a betterContinue reading “Nuptial Nest Lesson 11 – Rules Are Made to be Broken”