xo, Alli
Thoughts, Tips and Feature Weddings
All About Dessert Tables
A wedding is a celebration of love, joy, and unforgettable moments—and what better way to sweeten the occasion than with a beautifully curated sweets table? Dessert Tables are increasingly popular with our couples for a variety of reasons – they allow guests to pick their favorite bites instead of a larger singular dessert, they allow guests to mingle and visit with each other and they can add to the WOW factor when dessert tables are presented beautifully.
From delicate macarons and decadent chocolates to custom cookies and a stunning cake centerpiece, a sweets table is more than just dessert—it’s an experience for your guests. Whether you’re aiming for a whimsical, rustic, or elegant theme, the right selection of treats can elevate your reception and leave a lasting impression.
In this post, we’ll explore creative ideas, styling tips, and must-have treats to design a wedding sweets table that not only looks stunning but also satisfies every sweet tooth. Let’s dive into the delicious details!
Are You Ready For An Outdoor Wedding?
When you think about outdoor weddings, you might think about a day of fun and memories. Guests and couples alike benefit from fresh air, increased capacity, and ease of access. Not to mention the freedom you have when it comes to floor planning and activating different spaces. No walls, no limitations!
But, let’s be honest. When you think about outdoor weddings, you might also think: risk.
Ten Common Wedding Misconceptions
The entire wedding industry is surrounded by myths, half-truths, and misconceptions. While planning a wedding you have a ton of important decisions to make and plenty of people offering unsolicited advice. We’re going to debunk ten common misconceptions about wedding planning everyone thinks are true.
Vendor Communication 101
With restrictions easing and wedding season on the horizon, email volume is increasing significantly for all wedding vendors, (CUE that flooded inbox)! One of the (many) advantages of a wedding planner is their ability to coordinate all vendor communications on behalf of a client and build a detailed itinerary based on all prior correspondence. If I am not emailing a vendor directly, I always ask my clients to cc me on messages to ensure I am looped into the latest updates. I find every vendor has a very different communication style and some don’t respond regularly which can create much stress for couples when they are not working with a wedding planner. If you are taking on most of the vendor communications on your own, I’ve assembled a list of recommendations as you detail your wedding day plans this season.
Uninviting Children to Your Wedding: Do’s & Don’t’s
We are deep into planning our 2022 season and many of our couples are considering an adults-only wedding reception due to capacity, budget or personal preference. Your wedding guest list is ultimately up to you, so if you want a child-free celebration, you're completely welcome to it, (tons of couples choose to). That said, anyone planning an adults-only wedding tends to run into a few sticky issues, from invitation wording questions to dealing with guests who won't get the message. My best advice is to be honest, yet tactful. This can be difficult to explain to parents and family members without hurting anyone’s feelings, so be sure to follow these important etiquette tips as you finalize your guest list.
