Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Maureen Cassidy over coffee. What a lovely person! Not only is she a vibrant talented photographer who’s work has been featured in Offbeat Bride, she’s a prenatal yoga instructor, and we share a passion for outdoor weddings and barn weddings! When I asked her about what…
Photo Courtesy of Althea Dotzour Every now and then I have the great honor of working with a couple who have deeply held personal values and want every aspect of their celebration to reflect what’s important to them. Victoria and Jeff were one of those special couples. Their wedding celebration perfectly showcased their family, community…
What a joy to work with such a resourceful bride with deeply held green values! Photos Courtesy of Althea Dotzour Photography Event Coordination: Planned Spontaneity Reception Venue: Goodman Community Center Wedding Venue: UW Botanical Garden Photography: Althea Dotzour Photography Event Waste Management: Paolo Verde Consulting made sure that nothing compostable or recyclable went in the landfill! Handmade Paper Flowers, Cup Cake Stand…
One of my primary goals as a wedding planner and celebration specialist is to help my clients feel relaxed and pampered leading up to and through the end of their celebration. That’s why it was such a pleasure to get to sit down with Deanna Wise, one of the Co-owners of Bergamot Massage. Her primary…
“Wow, Planned Spontaneity offers a good service!” was what I kept saying to my team throughout the party. It’s one thing to know we offer s a great service, it’s a completely different thing to be on the receiving end of my company’s services. This summer, my husband and I celebrated 10 years of marriage. We…
I’ve had the pleasure of attending NAWP meetings for a while now, and one of the major benefits I’ve been getting from them is getting to know other really high quality wedding professionals. Jim and Connie Engmann of Happily Ever After Wedding Officiants are delightful people with beautifully open hearts. They officiate weddings and commitment…
Here are some other resources! There are many services and vendors involved in most events! Here are some other folks who can enhance your celebration. If you are a vendor or a service provider who would like to be included here, please contact me! We’re looking for locally owned businesses and other eco-friendly, fair-trade resources!…
We are a full service wedding and event planning company that specializes in supporting our community while planning fun, sustainable events. Our mission is minimize the stress that comes with having a celebration. You get to focus on your loved ones and the reason you’re celebrating. We’ll take care of the logistics of the event….
It’s been my pleasure to work with the talented and versatile Abigail Cantor on a number of occasions. She’s the leader of two ensembles, The Cantor Set and Shira. (Geeky math types will enjoy this play on words)The Cantor Set plays jazz standards, blues, and their own musical concoctions. They understand that rhythm and tempo are critical for…
One of the coolest businesses I know of is TerraSource Chocolates, owned by Josie Pradella. Terrasouce offers organic, vegan, fair trade chocolates using locally produced fruits and spirits. Terrasource is one of those businesses that’s founded on the principle of doing well by doing good. Two-piece favor boxes are perfect for weddings. They are made from…
