I am a Pennsylvania born girl living in North Carolina and loving all things Southern. I am so close to using y'all on a daily basis. I have been planning events for 10 years and fell head over heels in love with Weddings 5 years ago. I love all things fashion, colorful, design, and of course weddings!

Gorgeous Washington Duke Inn Wedding

March 24

Congratulations Jenny and Charles!!

We couldn’t have asked for better weather this past Saturday at the Washington Duke Inn. James from Walters and Walters took some fantastic pictures!








Showtime Events did a fabulous job with the lighting!

Are you kidding me with this cake?! Swank Cake Design, did a phenomenal job! They captured Jenny’s style and theme perfectly. There were three chandeliers hanging above the cake and framed photos of the parents on either side. Just gorgeous!

Michael from Fleurtations did an amazing job on the flowers, I wish I had pictures of the bouquets, they were breathtaking! The navy Ostrich feathers were a fantastic element and were totally with the style Jenny was going for.


Congratulations to a wonderful couple!!!

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Complimentary Wedding Seminar

March 18

Hi Everyone, I will be one of the presenters at a great seminar coming up March 29th in Cary! Email me or the contact info below to reserve your spot!


It’s Your Day!
A Complimentary Wedding Seminar


Do you know what it takes to prepare for your wedding? Join us at Cute Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique for a complimentary wedding seminar on Sunday, March 29th from 2-4 p.m. You will hear about strategies on how to expand your budget during these economic times for your big day! Seating is limited, so hurry and R.S.V.P to info@shopcutebuttons.com. See you there!

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How do I cut costs?

March 14

I often get asked, what is the best way to cut cost for your wedding? There is always one answer:

Cut your guest list.

The more people you invite to your wedding the more money you’ll spend over all. The more guests means:

  • More invitations to be mailed

  • More food to serve

  • More tables and linens and china to rent
  • More cocktail napkins, matchbooks, and other details

So when you’re planning your wedding, draw up your guest list first to see how many people you are planning on inviting. Then look at your budget and see if you can afford to have all of these people at your wedding. If you have to cut the list, better to do this early before you send out save-the-date cards and book a location.

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If the shoe fits!

March 8


Having a hard time finding the right shoe for your wedding? Problem solved! Nina, one of my favorite sources for affordable wedding shoe designers, has launched thier online bridal boutique. Brides, bridesmaids and mothers of the bride can see their whole collection of shoes. Best of all, the shoes won’t break your bridal budget. All the Wedding Collection shoes retail from $73 to $153. Check out their complete collection at ninashoes.com.

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