Video of Matt and Tiffany's Wedding Day. 2012-02-07

I had to share the video trailer for the wedding we did a few weeks ago in Charleston.  It is FABULOUS.  Great job by Better Tie Productions.  So many brides tell me that they don't see the point in a video.  Well, I don't see how anyone watching this video could say they don't want a video of their wedding.  What a great way to remember the day.


Tiffany & Matt Wedding Trailer from Better Tie Productions on Vimeo. (more...)

Matt and Tiffany Get Married! 2012-01-28

This time last week we were participating in one of my favorite weddings ever. Not only was it the wedding of one of my best friends' daughter (who I have known all her life), but it took place in Charleston on an absolutely beautiful day and I was working with some of my favorite vendors that had come all the way from Greenville to do this wedding with me. The ceremony took place at the historic Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church.  A beautiful small wooden church surrounded by trees flowing with Spanish moss that totally represents the old South.  It was the perfect start to what we called “Southern Tradition Meets Modern Twist".




Tiffany, the bride, had decided on shades of lavenders and purples with spots of bright greens and winter whites as her color scheme from the very beginning.  Being a January wedding we decided to add some sparkle with silver branches and icy crystals to give that winter feel.  To move a little out of the traditional box, at the reception, held at Alhambra Hall, we added lamps filled with different blooms and topped by a black lampshade to give that elegant lounge vibe.  These were placed on tall cocktail tables and surrounded by chivari bar stools.  It was a very cool look.  Along with those were tall and short vases overflowing with purple iris, purple dendrobium orchids, green roses and lots of other blooms making the room breathtaking.  If the flowers were not enough, we also brought in lighting to wash the reception room in purples and lavenders.  An exciting pattern was shown on the dance floor and their initial greeted guests on the downstairs wall as guests arrived.






Cocktail hour started off downstairs in the hall.  Guests were met at the door by servers holding silver trays of the signature drinks and delicious appetizers. They moved upstairs to have their pictures taken in the photo booth or to hang out in the white lounge area.  In the lounge, you could watch the advertisement that actually brought Matt and Tiffany together.  If  you remember, I shared with you before the story of how Matt and Tiffany met while filming a bridal advertisement.  They were dressed as a bride and groom.  Talk about fate!




Once Tiffany and Matt were introduced, the guests got to enjoy a buffet and stations of beef tenderloin, Maryland style crab cakes, caprese salad, veggie kabobs and mac and cheese.  There were also mashed potatoes, fresh baked yeast and wheat rolls.  This was followed by an absolutely beautiful wedding cake as dessert.  Later in the evening after some fun partying, guests were treated  to angus beef sliders to top off the night.  The whole evening was just perfect.






The Vendors:

Wedding Planners - Willrich Bridal and Special Events
Florist - Memories by McMillan
Caterer - Good Life Catering
Video and Lighting - Better Tie Productions
Photographer - Swept Away Studios
DJ - Sam Brooks - Life of the Party
Our photos - WB Images
Photo Booth - Palmetto City Photo Booth
Cake - Jim Smeal







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Avoiding Wedding Disasters 2012-01-12

Today a wedding magazine called to interview me about "how to avoid wedding disasters".  I thought that was a really great topic that maybe I should expand on.  So here is a video on the topic.  Watch for more to come.  Oh and pay no attention to the kleenex in my hand or the stuffed up sounding nose...lol (more...)

What Will The Planner That Comes With the Venue Do? 2012-01-11

Well the holidays are over, the wedding festival show was Saturday and it's time to get back to work on the blog.  I hope everyone had a good holiday, we certainly did.  The granddaughter came from Texas (she's 3) and Richard was in heaven.

The Wedding Festivals show was Saturday and we had a blast.  It was a great show for us, as you can see from the pictures.  We went with a whole new booth with a little Gothic, little Twilight sort of look.  We even had a black wedding cake.  Boy, was the booth a hit.  Brides were talking pictures and asking questions all night.  Now, I just need the bride that is brave enough to do this theme for her wedding.  Just give me a call, I have it all designed out in my head.





Check out the video for a recap of the show and to answer a question that I heard from more than one bride.  "I have a planner, that comes with my venue.  Doesn't she do everything I need?"

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An Exciting Announcement 2011-12-30

Christmas is over, I hope everyone had a great holiday.  Ours was extremely busy, lots of parties and events and family in from out of town.  But now everything has calmed down and it's time to get back to posting on the blog.

I'm happy to say our first post is an exciting announcement.  I am going to be teaching a course for Brookwood Church as part of their Brookwood University. This course is for anyone newly engaged. It is titled How to Plan Your Wedding Like a Pro.  Below is all the information:

How to Plan Your Wedding Like a Pro
Wednesdays, January 24 - February 28, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Click here to registerfor this class. Childcare is not available for this class.
Wednesdays, March 6 - April 17, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Click here to register forthis class. Childcare is not available for this class.
This six-week class is for anyone planning or helping plan a wedding withinthe next year. You will learn what questions to ask to find the perfect venue and vendors for your wedding. You will learn how to plan your ceremony and reception to make your day memorable for you and your guests. Most importantly you will learn what costly mistakes to avoid and where to spend your money for the best possible event. Materials fee of $5 per person required. For more information or to register for this class please click on the registration link above.
Recommended Resource: The Wedding Book: The Big Book for Your Big Day by Mindy Weiss
Cost: $13.97
Instructor: Susan Sanford
Susan has over 20 years experience planning events, conferences and meetings in the corporate world. In July 2004, she entered the world of wedding planning and is the owner of Willrich Bridal and Special Events. Susan is a member of two top South Carolina Bridal Associations, Wedding Festivals and Upstate Bridal Association. In 2010 and 2011 she won the Brides Choice Award given by Martha Stewart and Weddingwire. This award recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals across the country who demonstrate excellence in quality, service and professionalism.

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