What do you get when you mix St. Patrick's Day, Myers Park Country Club, a Leprechaun, and fireworks? You get Whitney and BJ's simply MAGICAL wedding day. From start to finish, this day was perfection. From the lights in the ballroom, to the floral garlands that greeted guests, to the band that rocked all night long, not one detail was left untouched. It was even supposed to rain all day, but instead it was the prettiest weekend of the year to date. Whitney and her mom, (b

On this dreary, rainy, April day, it makes me think back to a similar day in December. I'm not going to lie, December 9 was not the prettiest day. It was cold. It was drizzly. But we also got some snow flurries, and you better believe we capitalized on those moments to get some amazing first look photos! Kudos to the bride for braving and pushing through the cold - Vera Gayazov's photos proved to be well worth it! Tony and Amanda both work in NASCAR, and the off season i

I will catch up on blogs. I will catch up on blogs. That's my mantra right now. As wedding season has begun, I HAVE to share the rest of my amazing 2017 weddings in order to make way for some spectacular 2018 events. Seriously, we started the year off with a BANG (literally, there were fireworks) but, before we get to that, we need to look back on three very different, but all phenomenal November 2017 weddings. I'm ready to re-live the magic, and you get ready for some s

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I cannot believe that it's 2018. Where did 2017 go? So in honor of a truly spectacular year, here are my top 17 wedding moments. Enjoy! 1. When Linda walked in to her decorated reception space: I REALLY care that my couples have the best day, and when you can see how excited and happy they are, it is the BEST. Thanks LunahZon for capturing the moment! 2. Making is "snow" for this fabulous January bride: It was actually a cool, rainy day, but you wouldn't

People often ask me what venues I find myself at the most- and the answer’s not simple. There are a TON of fabulous venues in the Charlotte and surrounding areas and I feel really lucky that we get to work with so many beautiful and different places. From skyline views and city lights, to barns and old historic houses, working at different venues means various wedding styles -which in turn keeps things interesting and varied. With that said- Details Wedding Planning had a

AH! Was it just me, or did this past summer FLY by?! Although it doesn’t really feel like it, technically it’s Fall already and wedding “busy season” is upon us here in the Carolinas. Well- supposedly it’s busy season- but my July was busy too with three beautiful weddings. To keep it simple, below are my three favorite parts/aspects/moments of each wedding. Sarah and Bruce These two are the sweetest(!) and got married at Warehouse 18 in Hickory, NC. My favorite parts of th

Oh the quintessential June wedding. When you think of a classic wedding, you think a Saturday in June. (Right? Is that still the case? My mind automatically still goes to June even though our most popular wedding months here in Charlotte are April/May and Sept/Oct.) Before I get too sidetracked, you definitely don’t want to miss out on either of these beautiful June weddings, both of which happen to be at the fabulous Foundation for the Carolinas and both of which happene

May was a great month for weddings. It’s always special when your friends get married, and it’s even more special when your friends honor you with a place in their wedding. What makes an even better month? Two friends getting married! I got to serve as a reader in a wedding at the beginning of May, and a bridesmaid in one at the end of the month. Sandwiched in between those two fantastic days were two gorgeous, fun, and sweet weddings. Courtney and Preston Courtney and I

April is considered a prime wedding month, and it certainly was a great one for Details Wedding Planning. We were in the thick of things, working with couples Sydne and Ryan, Cari and Chris, and Catherine and Creighton to pull off some AMAZING days. Here are a few highlights from each: Sydne and Ryan, Married April 8, 2017 at Noah’s Event Venue in Charlotte, NC This couple has such a fun and energetic crowd that kept the dance floor busy all night. After leaving the receptio

Katie and Dan are such a fun pair. There are few weddings where you find the subtle colors of champagne and peach combined with beautiful, classic florals, and then get to throw in a skull and crossbones koozie. Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE couples who are authentically and fantastically themselves? I do. (Wedding pun fully intended). Katie is a former event planner in her hometown of Houston, and she was on top of the planning process. She knew exactly what she wan

This past Spring I participated in a vendor fair in my sister's town of Goldsboro, NC. It was a fair put on for women owned businesses, and I thought I'd be a great idea to get some promotional materials together and see how advertising would differ away from my home base. I figured the fair probably wouldn't yield anything, but I'd get to spend the weekend with my sister, passing out brochures, ring pops, and pitching my business. Then I met Sally (and I'm so glad I did!)

If I could sum up Becca and Jason's wedding in one word it would be "Surprise!" The couple wanted their wedding to be personalized, different, and a BLAST for guests, so while they included all of the traditional elements in their day, they did things with a twist to surprise guests throughout the night. When I say surprises, know that this couple is a PRO at them. So often, when I hear engagement stories (and this one includes my own!) I hear about trips, or special nights

I drove. And kept driving. And finally, down a dirt road, I arrived to Whip Poor Will Hill, where Liz and David held both their ceremony and reception. The small, family run venue was perfect for the couple’s rustic, Fall wedding with trendy marsala, blush, and gold colors. The couple’s wedding was FULL of little (and BIG) details. When I arrived at the venue for the rehearsal the day before the wedding, I got to see all of the crazy hard work I knew Liz’s mom had put into

Megan and Scott are quite possibly the cutest couple ever. This is no joke. The first time I saw them together (via Skype!) it just made me smile.... the way they paid attention to each other, the way they made decisions together, and their consideration of one another was so sweet and evident. They simply are perfect for one another. When it came to their actual wedding day, we knew there would be one small obstacle to overcome...HEAT. It was a humid, 97 degree day in Co

1. Create a wedding day timeline Making a timeline. Easy, right? A simple timeline is surely a task most brides would label as doable. But a timeline that a wedding runs on… let’s just say they’re detailed. The timeline I create for brides is usually between 5-10 pages. I know that sounds crazy, but it makes sure that ALL vendors are on the same page so that your wedding runs like clockwork. 2. Call to confirm vendors the week before your wedding You’re busy with welco

This wedding...wow. What a pleasure to be a part of the love that was shared on your big day. K + D's story is short and sweet. They met, they knew it was meant to be, and they started their happily ever after on Saturday, April 9 (all within about a year). The couple hosted two ceremonies, a family, church centered one in the morning, and a personalized vow exchange for friends and family in the afternoon. An hour of hors d'oeuvres and drinks followed the vow exchange, wh