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…
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…
In case you’re wondering at this point, Planned Spontaneity fully supports marriage equality. Here are some examples of how the Marriage Equality act in New York is affecting both gay and straight weddings! How Offbeat Brides are reacting to New York’s same-sex weddings
Photos Courtesy of Ingrid Laas Photography (Photographs by Ingrid Laas & Andy Mannis) Ann and Geoff’s Memorial Weekend wedding at Olin Park was not only beautiful, but the focus was on friends and fun! During one of our first meetings, Ann said “I like Red”. What a great starting point for the décor! A…
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…
Traditional Polish Easter Basket Let me start by saying that I am neither Polish nor Catholic, but my husband was raised in a Polish Catholic home where the blessing of the Easter Basket was an annual ritual. As adults we’re progressive Quakers, a religion that eschews “ritual”. It’s a bit if a guilty pleasure that…
The fact that there is an etiquette guide to talking about your wedding on Facebook is definitely a sign of our times…In addition to the eight tips posted on allfacebook.com, I’ll add a few more…8 Facebook Wedding Etiquette Tips9. Don’t post all the pictures from your photographer without their permission. In most cases, this is…
Every now and then, I get fun, interesting questions from people who are anticipating their celebrations. Sometimes, when I answer these questions, I think- “Wow! someone could write an advice column about parties, weddings and creating personal celebrations!” Well, the other day, I realized that perhaps, at least occasionally, I could be that person! Don’t…
