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We have been featured on Catch My Party!

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We have been blessed to have our Great Gatsby Inspired styled wedding photo shoot featured on Catch My Party! Welcome back to the Roaring 1920s, Flappers, the Great Gatsby, Prohibition, Dance Halls, and After-Hours Entertainment! Enjoy!

https://www.catchmyparty.com/parties/the-great-gatsby-inspired-styled-photo-shoot

party recap

I decided to host a styled wedding photo shoot for the Eagles Aerie 555 in Akron, Ohio. My friend is the current President of the Ladies Auxiliary Group for the Aerie. The group was planning the 96th Anniversary of their organization, and asked me to assist with planning their event. We decided to hold the photo shoot the day before the Anniversary Party. That way we could use the same decor, and showcase the talents of the vendors involved in both the photo shoot and the party.
We decided on a 1920’s, Great Gatsby inspired theme for the photo shoot, with a classic color palate of black, gold, and white. There was a great mix of modern and vintage elements, especially in the fashions and accessories. Our fabulous models were Lauren Simpson, Chula DeJesus, and Brynn Eiffert.

  • THEME Great Gatsby
  • GUESTS 3
  • LOCATION Eagles Aerie 555, Akron, Ohio

party highlights

  • WHAT PEOPLE ATE We had a fabulous three-tiered Art Deco styled cake, in shades of gold, black and white. White feather plumes and a custom cake topper completed the decadent look. We also had custom designed sugar cookies that captured the feeling of a Roaring 20’s party.
  • WHAT PEOPLE DRANK In the 1920’s, Prohibition was in full effect around the USA. For our styled photo shoot, we created a drink menu that included champagne, Gin Rickey, Old Fashioned, and the Sidecar. The Eagles Aerie 555 in Akron, Ohio, offers a full bar for private events.
  • DESSERTS We had a fabulous three-tiered Art Deco styled cake, in shades of gold, black and white. White feather plumes and a custom cake topper completed the decadent look. We also had custom designed sugar cookies that captured the feeling of a Roaring 20’s party.
  • ACTIVITIES / GAMES After-hours clubs were very popular during the 1920’s, and many were very glamorous. We were inspired by such movies as “The Great Gatsby” and “Harlem Nights”. We had games of chance set out including blackjack, poker, a money wheel, and several decks of cards for those that did not wish to “gamble”.

party helpers

  • KIMBERLY LEHMAN – LOVE, LAUGHTER & ELEGANCE: WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING
  • Wedding & Event Planner Kimberly Lehman has been a wedding planner for over 25 years. Located in Canton, Ohio, she serves locally and nationwide. Kimberly loves to work with vendors and clients from all over, and bring creative ideas to life! For this styled shoot, she created the tablescapes, provided the tableware, linens, trio of fabric covered arches, wardrobe, accessories, and decor items. Kimberly has a large and varied inventory of unique clothing, accessories, and decorating items, that may be used by clients for their events.
    www.lovelaughterelegance.wordpress.com
  • SANDRA JENKINS – President of the Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Aerie 555 – Akron, Ohio
  • Sandra contacted Kimberly Lehman about planning a party to celebrate a milestone anniversary for the Ladies Auxiliary group. Together, they decided to create the party theme, and the corresponding styled wedding photo shoot. Sandra wanted to collaborate, to show off the venue space for event rentals, and to generate more interest for the services that both the Eagles venue and Kimberly provides as an event planner.
    https://www.facebook.com/akron555/
  • SAMANTHA SUNSHINE – TRAVELING PETALS Florist’
  • Samantha is a relatively new floral designer in Northeast Ohio. When approached about creating the floral pieces for the styled photo shoot, she happily agreed. We gave her the color scheme of black, gold, and white, and the 1920’s Era to use for inspiration. She was given free reign in her designs, and she did not disappoint! We were blown away by her creations. She is a very talented designer!
    https://www.facebook.com/travelingpetals
  • CARRIE THOMAS GRAHAM – INFLATED MOMENTS BY CARRIE Balloon Artist & Stylist
  • Carrie is also a newer balloon artist in Northeast Ohio. When we talked about designing a balloon arch for the backdrop part of our styled wedding, she was all in. She literally went above and beyond with her designs! She created a dramatic balloon display on a large circular arch, adding in a boho silk floral swag for a contrasting accent. She also created a smaller, more traditional balloon swag, that was attached to the top of a trio of fabric covered arches. She can create anything with balloons to enhance any event!
    www.inflatedmomentsbycarrie.com
  • JENETTE LAUB MCGIFFIN – OVER THE MOON BRIDAL Wedding Veils & Accessories
  • Jenette is an incredible bridal veil designer! She has designed several custom pieces for styled wedding photo shoots. She has a shop on Etsy.com full of beautiful, unique designs. For this styled photo shoot, Jenette created a gorgeous sheer black cape veil, that was modeled by Lauren. It went so perfectly with her slinky black evening dress!
    https://www.etsy.com/shop/OverTheMoonBridal
  • HEATHER KAY – MAD CELEBRATIONS PLANNING & PARTYFUNNALIA Cookie Artist
  • Heather Kay is a woman of many talents! Most often, she will create amazing decorated cookies for a celebration of any size and theme. She has created custom cookies for several styled wedding photo shoots. We gave Heather Kay the theme and colors, and let her imagination run wild! Her sugar cookies were adorable, and very tasty! We received lots of thumbs ups from those that participated in our photo shoot.
    https://www.facebook.com/madcelebrations
  • JULES – LIMELIGHT LETTER COMPANY Event Rentals featuring Marquee Letters
  • Limelight Letter Company is another relatively new vendor in Northeast Ohio. When the concept of the styled photo shoot was first discussed with Jules, we talked about the speakeasy and after-hours club atmospheres, found in the 1920s era. Her large Marquee style lighted letters were a perfect fit for our photo shoot. She offers 3 and 4 foot high letters, that are great for weddings, showers, proposals, etc. They looked amazing in the photos, and our models had fun posing with them!
    https://www.facebook.com/people/Limelight-Letter-Co/100088714094974/
  • ELISABETH PARK – STUFFED PASTRY Bakery and Pastry Artist
  • Elisabeth is new Pastry Artist in North Canton, Ohio. Her confections are amazing and delicious! We had Elisabeth provide custom cupcakes for the Ladies Auxiliary Party, and the 3 tiered cake for the styled photo shoot. We gave her the Art Deco theme and color scheme of black, gold and white, and she ran with it! Bold color and style combined with pearl dots, feathers, and our custom cake topper to create a stunning work of art.
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089337287264
  • TERRANCE JONES – TJONES PHOTOGRAPHY Photography
  • Terrence Jones is a talented photographer in Northeast Ohio. He took great images that captured the spirit of our styled photo shoot! Great to work with, and a very energetic personality!
    https://www.tjonesphotography.com/
  • LORI FUNG – PAPER TRAILS TO YOU Graphic Design & Printing
  • Lori is a gifted graphic designer in Western Pennsylvania. She creates all kinds of digital and printed products, from invitations and signage, to decals and vinyl prints. When we chatted about creating the invitation suite for the styled shoot, Lori asked lots of questions about style, colors, and relevant information needed to print various pieces. She created a custom invitation, response card, another card with wedding details, place cards and menu. These were printed on black card stock with gold trim and gold and white lettering, in a Art Deco style. The overall effect was gorgeous!
    https://www.facebook.com/papertrailstoyou
  • CHULA DEJESUS, BRYNN EIFFERT, LAUREN SIMPSON Models
  • Chula and Brynn are a real-life couple! Aren’t they too cute together? Chula has modeled for many projects, including styled wedding photo shoots. Brynn has professional model training, and that talent shines through in the photos. Lauren has also modeled several times for styled wedding photo shoots. Chula and Brynn had not met or worked with Lauren before this styled photo shoot, but there was instant chemistry, as seen in the glamorous photos.

Our Galentine’s Day styled photo is featured on the Plans and Presents blog!

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We have been blessed to have our Galentine’s Day inspired photo shoot featured on the Plans and Presents blog! Thank you, Alison Tinlin, for sharing! Enjoy!

https://www.mrspandp.com/styled-shoots/a-beautiful-galentines-day-inspiration-shoot-with-pretty-red-pink-and-white-accents/

Today I am thrilled to share a beautiful Galentines Day Inspiration shoot with pretty red, pink, and white accents.

Galentines Day on February 13th has been designed to celebrate those other equally special relationships in our lives: our best girl friends.

Whether you want to plan something special to symbolise the importance of those friendships, or whether you are getting married soon, and could spin it as a Bridal shower / Hen Party idea then it’s important to show those in your life how blessed you feel to have them with you.

Images were captured by Jenna McCarty Photography with planning by Love, Laughter & Elegance: Wedding & Event Planning, and the collaboration of a fabulous creative team.

Kimberley says of the shoot…

The holiday celebration of “Galentine’s Day” was made popular a few years ago by the TV show “Parks and Recreation”.

I loved the idea of a day dedicated to sharing love and friendship with your best gal pals so I decided to design a styled photo shoot with some awesome ladies, sharing treats and an afternoon full of fun.

The venue is really unique, The Cross-Eyed Moose Event Center, in Homeworth, Ohio, formerly a Methodist church, that had been remodeled into a wonderfully charming, rustic, event center.

We used a mix of patterns in reds, pinks, and whites, to create a colorful and cozy setting for our celebration.

The results were utterly adorable! This theme also works really well for a bridal shower, or the theme of “What the World Needs Now, Is Love, Sweet Love.

Our models were encouraged to choose their own attire, hair style and makeup looks, as long as it went with our color palette of black and white, pink and red.

The looks range from a casual arrival look, to brunch ready, and dinner fabulous. Each outfit reflected the ladies’ personalities, and they certainly sparkled that afternoon!

We had two tables for our Galentine’s Day celebration, one for dining, and one laden with all kinds of sweets.

Our guest table was set at one of the venue’s unique custom made wooden tables, along with rustic high backed chairs.

We used a white jacquard linen, and placed a custom made table runner that was covered with hearts in different patterns.

We added gold charger plates, and delicate pink floral china plates.

The napkins were a mix of pink hearts on a red background, and a playful pink plaid. In the center of each place setting we laid a conversation starter card, so the ladies could have a fun, lighthearted chat over dinner. In vintage champagne glasses, we poured a lovely and sweet adult beverage.

We had a lovely centerpiece on our dining table, in a tall red glass vase.

We used shades of pink in the dahlias, peonies, and garden roses. At the very top of the arrangement was a single deep red rose.

We added a few sprigs of greenery to balance the overall design. A pair of rose colored taper candles in silver heart shaped candlestick holders completed our table, fit for our beautiful queens.

On our dessert table, we placed a black and red buffalo check cloth over a white linen.

We created a fun centerpiece for the table with a container that read “Happy Heart Day”, with pink and red tissue, a bouquet of wrapped chocolate roses, and a stuffed heart with sequins.

We had two cakes to grace our dessert table. The first is a chocolate heart shaped ice cream cake, decorated on the upper left side with a vanilla icing drizzle and hand molded chocolate pieces.

The base of the cake was layered in chocolate shavings. It was so yummy!

Our second cake definitely resonated with our theme of love and friendship.

A darling two tier confection, the first tier was covered in pink fondant icing, white piping and dots.

Small black chocolate tiles surrounded the base of the cake, each featuring a heart shape in the middle. The top tier of the cake was covered in white fondant icing, with pink piping and dots.

Around this tier, there were pink chocolate tiles with black hearts and flourishes. The cake was topped with a handmade cookie, where on one side read “I Love You”, and the other read “BFFs”. It tasted as amazing as it looked!

Both of the delicious cakes were placed on the table, along with several varieties of candies.

Rounding out our holiday brunch menu, we added glazed honey buns, chocolate brownie bites, blueberry and chocolate chip waffles, and individual bottles of sparkling beverages.

To finish our design, we added a sign that featured waffles and “Galentine’s Day”, a couple of small white lanterns, and LOVE letters.

For a last few personal cute handmade details we tied tags to pink chevron straws on the mini bottles of sparkling beverages.

For the intimate seating areas we added colorful blankets and pillows to one of the handmade wooden benches to create a cozy setting for our lovely ladies to snuggle up, keep warm and sip hot cocoa..

Above the bench there was a large mirror, to which we added handmade paper pinwheels, a puffy tulle banner, and letters that read “BFFs, Gals, and Pals”.

Shoot Vendors

Photography: Jenna McCarty Photography

Venue: The Cross Eyed Moose Event Center

Event Planning, Linens, Desserts, Decor Items, Tableware: Love, Laughter & Elegance: Wedding & Event Planning

Bakery: Eat Cake 216 and Cold Stone Creamery

Floral and Props: Old New and Something Blue

Handmade Items: Melissa Walker

Models: Sammy Kay Smith / Beth Ann Starrett / Olga Nagdaseva

We have been featured on the Plans and Presents Wedding Blog!!

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Hi Everyone! We are back! After so long of a pause due to the Pandemic, we are so happy to be producing events and articles again! Today, we are sharing a sweet summer styled wedding photo shoot that is so groovy and delicious in all of its color and details! We have been blessed to have our Strawberry Fields Forever styled shoot featured on the Plans and Presents wedding blog! Please Enjoy!

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Strawberry Fields Forever ~ A fruity 70s inspired wedding styled shoot

MAY 7, 2021 STYLED SHOOTS

Today I am excited to share Strawberry Fields Forever, a fruity 70s inspired wedding styled shoot with striking red, baby pink, and apple green details.

Images were captured by Tayana B Photography with styling by Kimberly Lehman of Love, Laughter & Elegance with the collaboration of a fabulous creative team…

Kimberly says of the shoot…

Strawberry Fields Forever is such a groovy theme for a summer wedding! Not only was it a popular song by the Beatles, it reminds us of a simpler time.

I might be a bit biased, as my parents were married in 1971 and I was born in 1973 but I love looking through wedding photos from the 1970’s, and bohemian type decor.

This era is very on-trend right now as inspiration for weddings and events so I wanted to incorporate the free spirited vibes of the decade, along with a delicious colour palette for this styled photo shoot.

I chose strawberry red, baby pink, and apple green, along with a whimsical red checkered pattern as the colours for this awesome shoot.

There was several sweet details featured in the shoot.

First, we had a live wedding painter, Studio Em Treasures, who created a beautiful custom piece of artwork of the ceremony setting.

We also had darling ribbon wands with our colors of pink, green, and white, created by Plume and Paper.

They also created the custom stationery suite for this groovy celebration of love.

Finally, we included our vintage record player, and original 45-rpm record of the Beatles’ “Strawberry Fields Forever”.

The album also made a cute setting for the wedding rings.

Our wedding couple, Dan and Fox Kaye, were a joy to work with, and to style. Dan’s personal style certainly looked like he stepped right out of the 1970’s.

He wore a classic black suit and white button down shirt, accented with a vintage 1970’s black velvet bow tie, strawberry printed dress socks, and strawberry shaped cuff links.

Fox Kaye wore a vintage 1970’s wedding gown, made of fluid crepe fabric.

The ivory gown featured a high neck and long sleeves, embellished with Battenburg lace, and a sheer teardrop shaped insert just below the neckline.

The vintage gown featured a unique Watteau train, which lay like a cape from the shoulder line in the back, and fell to a chapel train length.

To accessorise she also wore a very delicate gold necklace, with a tiny strawberry charm.

Fox Kayes hair was styled in long simple waves, with a small birdcage veil pinned at the crown.

The veil was accented by a vintage hair comb, decorated with a strawberry and small white flowers. Her complete vintage look was utterly charming.

The florals for the shoot were spectacular.

Bouquet Studio created two amazing freestanding pieces for our ceremony area, triangular in shape, with a little curve towards the top.

They just met the bottom fringes of the large macrame hanging we used as our ceremony focal point, provided by Lavender and Lace Event Rentals.

Our dining table centerpiece was lush and full, in a lovely vintage, white milk glass compote vase.

Dan’s boutonniere was comprised of a strawberry red zinnia and small pink bridal protea.

Fox Kaye’s hand-tied bouquet was a beautiful mix of dahlias, ranunculus, small bridal protea, anemones, daisies, and roses.

We added pink carnations and small white daisies to the three tiered wedding cake, to complement the theme of the shoot. In both the centerpiece and the ceremony arrangements, several types of flowers and greenery were used.

Those pieces included white O’Hara garden roses, zinnias, dahlias, scabiosa, bridal protea, anemone, pokeberry, ranunculus, stock, daisies, carnations, parvofolia eucalyptus, silver dollar eucalyptus, Italian ruscus, seeded eucalyptus, boxwood, and raspberry leaves.

This groovy shoot had two beautiful tablescapes.

Our dining table was set for six special guests. The table was covered in a floor length strawberry red linen, and the table runner was a bright white, featuring diagonal rows of contrasting trims.

The vintage chairs were an eclectic mix of styles, adorned with contrasting tied chair sashes in solid strawberry red and red gingham.

Our place settings were a gorgeous mix of vintage pink, green and clear glassware, rose gold charger plates, and vintage china with hand painted strawberries and flowers.

The vintage silverware pieces were crafted with a delicate floral pattern. For a final pop pf colour, we rolled alternating cloth napkins in baby pink, apple green, and red gingham.

The napkins were wrapped with vintage ceramic strawberry napkin rings.

The laser cut place cards were created by Plume and Paper, and were secured in darling little white ceramic holders.

They also created the unique acrylic table number. Our dining table centerpiece was lush and full, in a lovely vintage, white milk glass compote vase.

Our second display featured our yummy desserts.

On a large white vintage baking rack, we draped a vintage white tablecloth with an embroidered strawberry design.

On the first shelf, we placed our vintage beverage dispenser filled with freshly made pink lemonade, and our darling three tier wedding cake.

On the second shelf, we displayed a larger “love” sign that matched the cake topper, and a gold mirrored tray filled with yummy frosted cut out cookies that matched our theme.

On the top shelf of the rack, vintage pink glassware completed our sweet dessert display.

The baking rack was flanked by two vintage white wicker chairs with red and white gingham pillows, and a classic picnic basket with a checkered cloth.

To complete the styling of the Strawberry Fields Forever shoot was the magnificent cake and cookies.

Our cake was a delightful, airy, three tiered confection, perfect for a summer wedding.

Created by Eat Cake 216, the bottom layer was covered in white buttercream rosettes. The middle tier was frosted in the palest shade of mint green, and dusted with sugar crystals.

The top tier was simply covered in smooth white frosting.  Hand crafted strawberries were placed on each tier for a cascading effect.

We added pink carnations and small white daisies as well for a sweet complement to the strawberries. Our gold painted “love” cake topper was created in a font and style often seen in the 1970’s.

The cake looked amazing on the vintage baker’s rack, next to a refreshing container of fresh-squeezed lemonade, and gorgeous decorated cut-out cookies.

The cookies were created by Anchor and Bows bakery, and decorated with hearts, daisies, strawberries and peace signs.

Shoot Vendors

Venue – Beck Farms

Photography – Tayana B Photography  

Event Planning / Linens / Tableware / Decor – Love Laughter & Elegance

Dress & Headpiece – Love Laughter & Elegance

Veil – Over The Moon Bridal 

Wedding Ring / Jewellery/Accessories – Love Laughter & Elegance 

Grooms Bow Tie / Cufflinks / Socks – Love Laughter & Elegance http://www.lovelaughterelegance.wordpress.com

Floral – Bouquet Studio

Stationery / Place Cards / Table Numbers & Holders/ Handmade Items / Ribbon Wands – Plume and Paper 

Wedding Cake – Eat Cake 216 

Cookies – Anchor & Bows Bakery 

Rentals  – Lavender & Lace Rentals

Makeup – The Emma Kat Make Up Artistry and Esthetics

Painter – Studio Em Treasures

Groom Model – Daniel McKinnon  / Bride Model – Fox Kaye

Model – Sammy Kay Smith / Charli Veronica / Cate McNeal / Paige Lamp

Save70s inspired wedding shootPhotography – Tayana B Photographyretro weddingStrawberry Fields Forever

We were featured in Bridal Guide!!

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Recently, we submitted one of the amazing photo galleries from our 1950’s Vintage Romance styled wedding photo shoot to Bridal Guide.  I am happy to say that one of our photos were selected as part of a feature titled “25 Stellar Summer Centerpieces”.  

Low Centerpieces

Photo credit:  Spurrell Photography

Location:  Arrowhead Golf and Event Center

Floral Centerpiece:  Liz Nidy Floral Design

Stationery Suite:  Bellus Designs

Table Design:  Love, Laughter & Elegance: Wedding & Event Planning

https://www.bridalguide.com/planning/the-details/wedding-decor-flowers/stellar-summer-centerpieces#189756

If you would like to check out another fantastic gallery from our 1950’s Vintage Romance styled wedding photo shoot, with a complete list of vendors, please visit On the Go Bride.  Enjoy!!

We have been featured on On The Go Bride!!

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We have been blessed to have our 1950s Vintage Romance styled wedding photo shoot featured on the On The Go Bride blog!  This styled photo shoot was created especially for the Arrowhead Golf & Event Center, in North Canton, Ohio.  I hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane!

https://www.onthegobride.com/blog/2020/7/4/styled-shoot-a-1950s-vintage-romance

 

STYLED SHOOT | A 1950’S VINTAGE ROMANCE

Who loves all things vintage? *raises hand* So does Kimberly of Love, Laughter & Elegance: Wedding & Event Planning. When she was asked to plan a styled shoot for Arrowhead Golf & Event Center in North Canton, Ohio, she knew exactly how she wanted to design it:

“I am obsessed with all things vintage. Especially the 1950’s era. I love the music, red lipstick, fluffy skirts and gloves on ladies, and classic clean-cut looks on the gentlemen. It was a simpler time, full of glamour and style. This retro-inspired theme immediately came to mind, full of bright colors and fun. The main colors used were cherry red and aqua blue, with a touch of baby pink and white to accent. We added polka dots, cherries and blue birds into the design scheme for a few fun touches. We also incorporated vintage clothing and accessories, and rocked it out!”

The Details

“Many of the decor items featured in this styled shoot are vintage items from the 1950’s. I wanted to give this shoot a truly authentic retro, but very fun, feel. This timeless theme carries over well into the modern age. The floral arrangements were created based on flowers commonly used in 1950’s weddings. The stationery suite was created especially for this event, mirroring the bright colors and fun polka dots in our table settings. There was also a subtle theme of cherries, hearts, and bluebirds of happiness running through our accessories and decor items. Overall, the vibe was very happy and dreamy, as a wedding day should be.”

The Attire

“Our models donned several different looks for this styled shoot. Our handsome male model, Kyle, wore a off white tuxedo jacket, white button down shirt, and slim-fitting black trousers for the entire shoot. We accented his classic 1950’s look with dark dress socks with a cherry design. Kyle wore two different ties, the first being a classic creme bow tie with cherries printed on it, and the second being a long red and white striped satin tie. He also wore two different pocket squares in his jacket, the first an aqua blue plaid with birds printed on the one corner, and the second being a dark red with a yellow paisley design. Kyle also wore vintage cuff links to complete his stylish ensemble. Very dashing.

Our stunning bridal model, Sammy Kay, is one of those ladies that looks fabulous in everything she wears, and has timeless features that you never forget. We had several vintage looks for Sammy for this styled photo shoot. The first outfit was a vintage tea-length ivory satin dress, with an asymmetrical neckline, pleated waist, and full skirt. We added a custom ivory satin sash, with a large bow and rolled satin roses. We wanted to give her a pop of color with her dress, so we added the red petticoat underneath. The underskirt peeked out below the hem at different times during the shoot, and looked amazing. Her jewelry included a red glass beaded bracelet with cherry charm, cherry earrings, and a red pendant necklace. Her rings were a vintage wedding set belonging to my grandmother. To complete her fun wedding day look, we added a romantic red lace birdcage veil, red Mary Jane heels, vintage ivory lace gloves with red trim, and a vintage red leather clutch purse.

Sammy’s second look of the day was just as romantic. She wore a vintage 1940’s tea-length lace wedding dress, that was simply elegant. For extra sparkle, we added a beaded belt, a pearl bracelet, and glittery gold heels. in her hair, we placed an ivory floral fascinator that framed her dark curls perfectly.

For Sammy’s final outfit, we imagined that she and Kyle were heading out for a formal, romantic evening during their honeymoon. Sammy wore a floor-length strapless red satin ballgown that flowed wonderfully while she and Kyle were waltzing. We added a sparkling ribbon belt to accent her waist, ivory opera-length fingerless gloves, and classic pearl and rhinestone jewelry. To complete her outfit, she wore a creme vintage cardigan sweater, trimmed in matching sequins, and a flirty little ivory birdcage veil. Sammy’s purse was a fun clutch style with a cherry pattern of cherries on gingham.”

Vendor Love

Designer & Event Planner: Kimberly Lehman of Love, Laughter & Elegance: Wedding & Event Planning Contributions: event planning, linens, wedding cake, favors, tableware, decor items,cupcakes, accessories, wedding rings, bridal garter, fashion styling, vintage ivory silk wedding dress, vintage blue bridesmaid dress and headpiece, blue pocket square, groom’s socks, cufflinks, ties, groom’s jacket

Venue: Arrowhead Golf & Event Center
Contributions: venue, chair covers

Photographer: Courtney Paige Photography

Floral: Liz Nidy Floral Design

Stationery Suite: Bellus Designs

Models: Sammy Kay Smith, Sarah Riddle, Kyle Burnett

Alterations & Bridal Sash: Lorili Design – Laurie Wallick

Handmade Items: Seasonal Accent – Jacqueline Kinsinger
Contributions: sign on cake table, small heart hanger with red ribbon

Veils: Over The Moon Bridal – Jenette McGiffin
Contributions: red lace and white birdcage veils

Vintage Truck: D. Hawthorn

Jewelry: Paparazzi Accessories – Samantha Guna

Clothing: English Rose Vintage Oh – Jacqueline Kinsinger
Contributions: 1940s vintage lace wedding dress, 1950s vintage lace wedding dress, ivory and red fascinators, bride’s shoes, cardigan sweater and clutch purse, dark pocket square

(all other clothing items not mentioned belonged to the models or Kimberly Lehman)

We have been featured on Montages For You!!

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We have been blessed to be featured along with other event planners in a blog post on Montages For You!  I hope you enjoy!

https://montagesforyou.com/top-10-reasons-to-hire-an-event-planner/

Top 10 Reasons to Hire an Event Planner

Congratulations! You have something wonderful to celebrate. It may be a wedding, a bar or bat mitzvah, anniversary, birthday or other special event.

Celebrating life’s special moments with family and friends is one of the greatest joys for many. So where do you start?

Reasons To Hire An Event Planner

Some people love planning all the details and others are completely overwhelmed with so many decisions to be made.

Many people have a vision, but just don’t have the time to research options with the demands of everyday life.

Planning an event on your own can be one of the most stressful things you’ll do – and that is where event planners can come to the rescue.

We asked event planning experts from across the country for the top reasons why you should hire an event planner for your upcoming celebration. This is what they said:

Why You Should Hire An Event Planner

  1. Save Time
  2. Save Money
  3. Reduce Stress
  4. Have More Fun
  5. Experience
  6. Process
  7. Smile More
  8. Personal Advocate
  9. Knowledge
  10. Creativity

Save Time

“A planner will cut down the time every single step in the planning process will take you. Their relationships and industry connections will save you hours and HOURS of researching, contacting vendors, going back and forth on details and thinking of those little things that you don’t know to ask. A good planner can also save you money by connecting you with the right vendors at the right price points, as well as provide special vendor-only discounts.”

Brynne Magaziner

Based in the DC metropolitan area

Pop Color Events

Brynne Magaziner

 

Save Money

“Many times I am able to save my clients money and time because I know where to purchase things for a better price and I can negotiate with venues and other vendors on their behalf. Also, because I work with so many vendors I know which vendors will fit their budget and vision the best.”

Ramesh (Yaffa) Soleymani

Serving Chicago and North Shore area

Couture Event Planning

 

Reduce Stress

“Working with a planner can save a family time, money, and a lot of extra stress. We love checklists, and will go over them thoroughly to make sure that the client will have everything they need for the celebration. We are prepared to handle many different situations as they arise during the planning process and the event itself. We think on our feet, think outside of the box, and make sure the client and their guests have a truly memorable celebration experience.”

Kimberly Lehman

Based in Canton, Ohio

Love, Laughter & Elegance: Wedding & Event Planning

Kimberly Lehman

 

Have More Fun!

“One of the best benefits is that on event day, they get to enjoy the day’s events without stress or responsibility or worry. There are no set up or break down tasks to worry about. They get to enjoy the fun stuff.”

Tanya Costigan

Serving Southern New England

Tanya Costigan Events

Tanya Costigan Events

 

Experience

“Planners are thinking about events every day. It’s their full-time job, so they know all the many tasks that need to be done at specific points throughout the planning process.”

Janice Blackmon

Serving clients in Atlanta, Orlando & Sarasota/Tampa Bay, FL areas as well as destination planning.

Janice Blackmon Events

 

Process

“We are very knowledgeable in respect to the process of planning an event. We know everything that needs to be done, from venue, theme, invitation details, event design, and vendor coordination such as hiring caterers, rentals, florists, photographers, etc. We would save them time & money through these processes.”

Allison Welch

Based in Denver, Colorado

As You Wish Colorado

As You Wish Event Planner

 

Smile More

“We are there to make sure we do everything possible to have our clients and their guests smiling and having the best time of their lives. We work with all the vendors to create “magic” based on the client’s vision and budget.”

Amanda Hudes

Based in New Jersey Serving clients in PA/NJ/NY/CT

Smiling Through Chaos

Amanda Hudes

 

Personal Advocate

“Events should totally represent the best of a couple or host, showcasing their personalities, experiences, and extraordinary bond to one another, therefore I provide oversight and execution while being my client’s personal advocate with their vendors.”

Ruth Bajimi

Serving clients in Travis County Texas

SPC Event Management

Ruth Bajimi

 

Knowledge

“Working with us, or someone like us, gives peace of mind to the couples. We know the industry, the best locations, we can generally access little “extras” (working with preferred vendors has its perks). We have knowledge of venues that the couple may not know about from using Google and we know the industry well.”

Shannon Mackenzie

Planning events in Cancun, Riviera Maya, and other parts of Mexico & Canadian Rocky Mountains

Riviera Reflections Weddings & Events

 

Creativity

“Planners help come up with creative solutions and present ideas you may have never thought of. They assist in any emergencies or last minute changes. My job is to create the most inviting atmosphere with the least amount of stress and create a memory that will last a lifetime. I think anybody can plan an event however it may not go as smoothly, or have the special little touches without a planner.”

Alyssa Belanger

Serving clients in Arizona

The Event Genies

Amanda Belanger

 

While it’s never too late to hire a planner, and many offer “day of” services, all our event planning experts agreed that it’s better to bring them into the planning process as early as possible.

If you want to enjoy your celebration and not be stressed out about the details, hiring a planner is the best way to go.