When you’re looking at how to serve drinks to your guests, you have choices. The two most common choices at weddings are either to serve beer and wine, or to offer a hosted bar. If you’re looking for more elegance than beer and wine, but less expense than a hosted bar, a fabulous alternative is…
I would love to help you find eco-friendly resources for your Wisconsin Wedding or celebration! Read this article for some really great tips and inspiration for going green! Thanks Maleah for sending this to me! VivaTerra Newsletter – Eco Wedding March 2010 Green WeddingsCelebrate the big day eco style. Eco tipsTop 20 resources for planning a…
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing John Pedretti of Pedretti’s Party Barn. It’s one of the fabulous rural barn venues we have available for events in south-central Wisconsin. I love barn weddings! Pedretti’s Party Barn is located in a working farm! The Pedrettis, originally from the area, converted the original barn to a lovely…
When it comes to wedding photographers, there is a huge pool to choose from. Anyone who owns a digital camera can take pictures of your wedding… but if your wedding pictures and a beautiful album are among your priorities, it’s worth doing a little research and seeing what the differences are between photographers you’re considering….
One area where the professional you choose will make a huge difference in how you remember your wedding, is your photographer. I’ve been talking to local photographers lately, and one of the questions I ask them is to describe their style. I realized though, that many of our clients may not know the difference between…
I love this article from Recycled Bride! They cover many options to have an eco-friendly wedding cake! If you’re in the market for an eco-friendly cake, you should definitely read this. If you’re a baker in or near Dane County in Wisconsin who uses organic, locally sourced ingredients or can work with vegan, fair-trade or…
I’m really excited about planning events that celebrate our connections. I think one of the driving forces behind many celebrations is a deep seeded- hard wired desire to be connected in community. Two people getting married not only celebrate their connection to one another, but also traditionally host a large party to celebrate their union…
My entrée into the events and weddings industry was as a dance caller. I fell in love with contra dancing in 1992. I started calling in 1994. I met my husband at Kimmswick, 2000. We had a wonderful contra dance at our wedding in 2001. I took some time off from dancing after I started…
If you’re newly engaged, you’ve probably shared the joyous news of your engagement with all of your friends and family. Once you’ve been toasted and congratulated, the reality of wedding planning may begin to sink in. You may begin to ask yourself, “Where do you start?” Here’s a hint… All other wedding planning decisions will be…
