Meet our guest blogger and Upstate Indie member, Lauren, owner of Events by Lauren Marie! Read on as she shares her input and experience as a professional wedding coordinator with us! This week’s topic: modern rehearsal dinners!
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Officiants are often the last vendors hired for a wedding, and yet we are, in my opinion, the most important. An officiant is what makes your marriage legal! Some people are trying to cut costs and have their friend or relative get ordained online. While this person may know you longer, a professional officiant will know the right questions to ask to get to know you and write a ceremony that showcases your relationship.
After months of quarantine and self-isolation, New York is entering phase 3. Many couples with upcoming weddings have postponed, canceled, eloped or shifted their plans in some way, so we wanted to let you know of some corona solutions our crafty wedding pros are offering during this time! Village Bake Shoppe Photos courtesy of Village...
I’m like you – holding out hope that this October I’ll be able to have my 200+ person reception that was rescheduled from April this year, but it’s hard to imagine what that would be like right now. My oldest aunts and uncles wouldn’t be able to come. Guests from out of town most likely...
We’re bringing you the must-see wedding vendors to visit for a mini-moon getaway at the Finger Lakes. You and your bae are in quarantine now, some couples postponed their weddings, while some canceled, a mini-moon getaway at the Finger Lakes will put the sexy back into your relationship. After this is all done, businesses will...
What can I tell you about my evening cocktail party bridal shower? It was fabulous. Gorgeous. It was everything I dreamed it would be. BUT LET’S BE REAL IT WAS A SHIT TON OF WORK. This is definitely another situation in which I wish I could have hired a planner. YES LADIES you can hire...
Now that I’m married, I can share my biggest regret from the day. It’s actually my only regret from the wedding day. I DIDN’T HIRE AN EFFING WEDDING COORDINATOR. There I was, thinking – I plan huge events – I can handle the day on my own. What I DIDN’T take into account was how...
Hey! That’s me tearing it up on the dance floor on my wedding day. Clearly having the BEST. DAY. EVER. Now that I’m married, I can’t stress the importance of feeling comfortable in your wedding dress. When you are wedding dress shopping, there are some important things you want to consider. I work with brides...
As a wedding vendor who has just become a wife and did whatever the hell I wanted, I offer a unique perspective on wedding planning! Check out my first quick tips from a new wife and find more ideas and inspiration in our directory!
Last week, my friend Desiree at Verve Events emailed the most thoughtful one month out wedding tips. This. 👏 Is. 👏 What. 👏 Community is all about! I was so moved by her consideration that I just had to share her tips. Thank you SO much, Desiree for thinking of me and I feel so...
My fiance and I planned a mini moon getaway in Central NY’s Little Las Vegas – Turning Stone Resort and Casino! We enjoy the relaxation of spas and golf with exciting nightlife!
When it comes to Buffalo bridal beauty and fashion, just check out the looks from our runway at 500 Pearl bridal show last month! Victoria’s Bridal Shoppe and All Dolled Up Beauty Bar worked together seamlessly to bring new brides the newest, most vibrant wedding looks sure to make heads turn! Here is a quick...
Stag Pack saves you time and energy with their wide variety of curated gift boxes and sets for your guests, groomsmen or even party prizes and favors! Use this quick and easy checklist to help you stay on task during the wedding planning stages!
We were absolutely seeing stars at the Rochester Indie Weddings spring bridal show – literally! We were so inspired by the ethereal gowns from Lovely Bride that we needed an equally magnificent look to inspire, and with celestial trends hanging on, we wanted to interpret this trend for our Rochester brides! Our talented styling team...
Wrap yourself up in a bow and watch your lover’s eyes widen with excitement when they open you up! We have so many talented photographers on our roster and many of them offer boudoir sessions! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, too 😉 Get all gussied up and tousle around in the sheets for an...
From bride and grooms, wedding parties, and even your in laws – it’s hard to find people in this day and age without some sort of body modification. You may even hear that phrase and think it doesn’t apply to you, but you may be surprised; even the simplest ways of changing your body, like...
We know what our engaged couples want for their weddings: the best, most creative and passionate small businesses who have the newest ideas around. We also know that you entrust us with finding the right person for the job, and we take that to heart. <3 As a local business within the local wedding world,...
Wedding costs can add up quickly and Pinterest fails happen too often! StudioHue Craft pARTies is here to help you create your own awesome wedding (or shower… or bachelor/ette) party favors and decor that are easy and won’t break the bank. Everything we use for these projects can all be purchased at your area craft...
If there’s one thing I know, it’s dessert tables. And as Owner and Creative Director at B Sweet Designs, I can tell you dessert tables are always a winner at weddings…. they really “take the cake” if you will. 😉 But for real, dessert tables are a great idea if you’re looking to offer your...
Back in April at our bridal show at Westminster, The Rochester Brainery had tons of fun DIY’ing with our brides and grooms! We love bringing a hands on element to our bridal shows, so vendors like The Rochester Brainery come with supplies in tow, and teach engaged couples a new thing or two! You can...
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