Planning & Parties Blog

Stunning Outdoor Ceremonies: How to Plan for the Unpredictable

Rachel Dillow |  January 10, 2012

Dreaming of an outdoor ceremony but afraid to commit? Event planners from the Eiteljorg Museum share three planning tips for any outdoor affair.

Newly Engaged and Not Sure Where to Begin?

Heather Lapham Kuhn |  January 9, 2012

So, you’re newly engaged, and wondering where to begin. From my experience, there are three things you need to think about and do before moving forward with anything else.

Engage 2011

Cher Goggins |  December 20, 2011

Cher Goggins from Merry Me! reports back from one of the nation’s most exclusive luxury wedding business summits with tips from celebrity planners and favorite 2012 trends.

A Wedding Planner's Journal

Jessica Stoughton |  October 18, 2011

Being a Wedding Planner means every day is filled to the brim with meeting new couples, planning and making dreams come true! Here are a few glimpses of how a Wedding Planner pulls together the perfect menu for each couple in any season!

Dreams Come True with Wish Upon a Wedding

Amy Conroy |  October 18, 2011

Cory and Janice knew of each other growing up, having gone to school together since grade school. They didn’t really float in the same circles then, but shared some mutual friends. It wasn’t until as teenagers they worked together at a local grocery store, that Cory developed, in his words, “a very secret, very pressing crush” on Janice. 

Announcing Arrival Into Central Indiana

Kelli Stopczynski |  June 9, 2011

The Central Indiana bridal market, business community and media, were received as guests of WeddingDay Magazine, Tuesday evening, May 17, 2011, in the Indianapolis Artsgarden.

A Unique Bachelor Party

Marc Miller |  April 8, 2011

Just because you're not the best man, it doesn’t mean you can’t give some helpful hints about great activities for your future husband’s bachelor party.

Custom Gift Registry

Courtney Schultz |  February 15, 2011

A unique way to make your registry all about you and your new life together.

Money Matters: Why It's Important to "Talk Budget"

Jessica Pennington |  December 5, 2010

When it comes to wedding planning, we all know there’s the “tough stuff” and the “fun stuff.” Cutting down a hefty guest list and managing stressful family members both fall into the “tough stuff,” but what usually tops the list is money issues. Luckily, with a few easy steps you can save yourself a whole lot of stress! 

Anatomy of an Event: Case #1 - Patel Wedding

Cher Goggins |  November 15, 2010

We thought it might be fun to take you from start to finish on an event. This was a great challenge. How do we flip a room filled with 475 people in less than 2 hours? Planning + teamwork!