I cannot believe 2012 is over… 20 weddings later, we did it! 2012 has been a pivotal year for The Finer Things Event Planning. We kicked off the new year with two very exciting honors. We were named “Best of” by The Knot and were named “Bride’s Choice Award Winner” by the Wedding Wire Network. While to many out there, they may say so what… to me it was not about winning an accolade. It is about knowing that your brides, your clients, have said that you are the best and to me that is the best feeling in the world. I go to bed every night and wake up every morning knowing that my job is to plan and execute someone’s dream wedding. I guess you could say I do have a huge passion and a lot of pride in my job. Having someone come to me and say, “Jennifer, I choose you to help create one of the biggest milestone’s in my life” is priceless. So in short, thank you from the bottom of my heart for trusting me, choosing me, giving me a chance. Thank you for the friendships and good times! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 2012 would not have been the same without you! Now, Cheers to 2013 and beyond! XO

I absolutely loved Stephanie & Mike from the moment I met them. Their sweet and fun loving personalities made planning their winter wedding in just three months a breeze! Stephanie & Mike chose Dock 580 as their host venue for their February wedding. Guest were escorted into the intimate space known as “The Lofts” for the ceremony and later to “The Venue”, an ultra urban setting overlooking the city for the reception. Here are a few of our favorite images captured by Picture the Love Photography.

It’s been a while since we have been blogging… it’s wedding season for goodness sakes! Okay, not exactly a good excuse but we wanted to make sure our brides are current with the hottest trends in the Cbus so be sure to check out the latest issue of Capital Style Bride.

Contact us if you would like a copy! info@thefinerthingseventplanning.com

http://www.capital-style.com/content/stories/2012/06/planning.html

When I saw the images from one of our September couple’s engagement shoot they were simply to fun not to share! Couples today are really taking engagement photos above and beyond the traditional formal portraits. Janie and Brian’s shoot is a great example of what many couples are looking to create today. New Day Photography did an amazing job capturing the personalities of Janie and Brian in this one of a kind engagement shoot at Goodale Park. The love and laughter these two share was captured brilliantly in each and every photo. I love the unique vintage and modern flair that Janie and Brian chose to incorporate into their engagement shots. All of the props used for the shoot were provide by Ever After Vintage Rentals, a new company founded by the bride to be that specializes in vintage and one of a kind pieces available for rent for weddings and events. Janie ensured that every detail from the location, the props, the clothing, to the hair and makeup (by the way which were wonderfully created by Beautivity and Phia Salon) were perfectly executed. I cannot wait until Janie and Brian’s wedding! The details will be amazing…

Oh my, in just a few short weeks you are getting married! It’s finally here, just after 12 short months, a whirlwind of vendor appointments, choosing from linen swatches, admiring floral blooms, trying on countless dresses- it is here! So now what? Your last few weeks before your wedding can make or break you. It is only natural that every bride will have the jitters and for many reasons. Here are a few top tips that can help you and your groom relax and enjoy the ride!

1) 3 weeks before your wedding all details should be finalized. Timelines are in the hands of every vendor, final head counts are being called in to your venue, caterer, florist, and rental companies. If you have a wedding planner/coordinator he or she should be the sole contact with any vendors relieving you of any wedding stress.

2) Week of your wedding, take some time off work. At minimum take off a few days before your wedding. Spend some quality time relaxing doing the things you love: get a massage, manicure, pedicure, etc.

3) Go on a date! Yes, that’s right, a date with your groom. I always recommend to all of my couples, spend a romantic evening together on Wednesday evening before your family begins arriving! Perhaps visit the place you went to on your first date or your favorite restaurant. Remind yourselves of the love and romance that brought you to I DO…

4) ENJOY your time with family. Rather it be a backyard barbeque or meeting them upon check in at your host hotels for cocktails. Be sure to have fun and enjoy them, they are here for you!

5) Spend some time the day before your wedding with your bridesmaids and groomsmen. A simple luncheon can be so much fun and give you that needed time to lean on your friends!

Above and beyond all, make sure you get plenty of rest, eat, and exercise! Congratulations, you are almost there!