We’re enjoying all the autumn vibes here in the PNW. And for Seattle, when there’s fall, there is usually some rain. If you’re planning a big event outdoors, the last thing you want to deal with is a soggy wedding dress, or soggy sandwiches at a work luncheon, or really soggy anything. Luckily, there are 3 things you can do to prepare for stormy weather and keep your guests happy and dry. Have an Indoor Space Available This seems like a no brainer, but in the frenzy of planni

When I got married all the way back in 2010, it was really common to pick very specific wedding colors. I had friends all around me choosing aqua blue, or gold and white, or purple and yellow. These color combinations were based on very specific tones. For my wedding, I didn’t want to stick to just one or two colors. I wanted a full palette, but I wasn’t sure how to do that. I have always had a lot of favorite colors, so when I went to the paint store to pick out some swatche

You know me, the more flowers or foliage the better! It's always fun to find more ways to highlight the bride and groom on their big day. Check out these 7 dreamy inspiration photos all about adding flowers to the sweetheart chairs. Parie Designs Designer Unknown Katie Grant Photography Alicia K. Designs Martha Stewart Weddings Mad Lilies The Petal Lady Do you like the idea of adding chair flowers to your wedding decor? Get my free downloadable PDF checklist to help you start

When first sitting down to talk to your florist, it’s easy to get swept away in the designs and planning. But there are a few crucial details you don’t want to forget to go over together. Sure, you can always email it out later if you both forget one of these, but so much time and confusion can be saved by quickly talking it out while you’re together. It’s likely your florist will already be planning to talk about these things, but we’re all human and can forget a detail or t

So you’re considering a floral designer or two and you’ve made a couple appointments to sit down with them. But you’re not exactly sure what to expect or how to prepare and make the most of your time (and theirs). Well fear not. I’ve got you covered here. Below are the 4 major things to do or consider before sitting down with a floral designer for your wedding. 1. Think about what sort of flower pieces you need This may seem like an obvious one, but at the same time, I find