Spring is in the air and so are flowers, lots of them! And now that wedding season is in full swing in St. Louis, we are just loving all of the different types of bouquets we’re seeing, especially when it means brides begin to think outside of the box and shy away from the traditional bouquets filled with roses. Check out a few of our favorite spring and summer bouquets here!

For details on these bouquets and more, visit the Dishy Pinterest page. And be on the look out for real wedding bouquets posted on our blog from Dishy weddings in 2012! There are going to be some really unique and beautiful ones to see! Have a great week! Cheers!

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Happy April! Happy Spring! AND, of course, happy wedding season! It’s been a while since we’ve had any headshots taken so I reached out to the lovely and super talented Lisa Hessel for a little help! On a lovely March spring day, Amanda, Lisa and I headed out to Forest Park for what turned out to be some amazing photos! So I thought I’d share a few! Great modeling, eh?

Unless you were under a rock (or strategically planning your Valentine’s Day) on Sunday night, you probably caught a part of all of the 2012 Grammy Awards. As a whole, I thought the show was pretty darn good. Memorable performances by Adele, Jennifer Hudson and The Civil Wars far overshadowed the more odd ones, ehem Niki Minaj. And touching shout outs and prayers for Whitney Houston (RIP) kept me on the verge of tears. Yes I said that. I love Whitney!

And when it came to fashion for the evening,  the stars did not disappoint! Sparkles and plunging necklines ruled the red carpet! Here are just a few of my faves from the evening. Hope you enjoy!

Tis the season for love, engagements and weddings! And on Valentine’s Day, I feel compelled to send congratulations in advance to all of the lucky couples that are soon to be engaged, recently engaged or planning weddings in #StLouis and the world over! May you all enjoy long and happy marriages!

And of course, I’m sending all my Valentine love to my extraordinarily wonderful husband, Robin, who really just makes me a better person all around. XOXO

Have a great day everyone!

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Drum roll please! It’s wedding booking season and I know you brides and grooms out there are on the hunt! If you’re planning a wedding and thinking about checking out a show in St. Louis, I’ve gathered a list of a few upcoming shows that you’ll certainly want to check out! A bridal show is a great way to get out there, meet some vendors, gather ideas and maybe even eat a little cake.

• February 12th – Busch Stadium Boutique Bridal Event
• February 19th – St. Louis Best Bridal Show
• March 25th – Off White Indie Wedding Show
• March 25th – Perfect Wedding Guide Spring Bridal Show
• August 5th – The Wedding Show at America’s Center
• July 29th – St. Louis Bride Summer Wedding Connection
• July 29th – Gateway Bridal Show

Happy bridal show hunting! Cheers!

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It’s a new year, time for a new post on a still-hot subject. This time it’s a refresher on photobooths in St. Louis! The wedding photobooth is becoming one of the most popular attractions to have at your wedding reception and I, for one, support this decision 100%! Plus, my coordinators and I like to jump in one from time to time after a long day’s work. Everyone needs a little fun!

If you’re looking for a few good photobooths in the St. Louis area, I highly recommend you check these companies out. A small sampling…

{St. Louis,MO} – January 23, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce Dishy Event Planning has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Wedding Planning!

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, Dishy Event Planning was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.

The 2012 award season kicked off last night with the always hilarious (thanks Ricky Gervais) and trend-setting Golden Globes. As usual, the fashion did not disappoint and I wanted to share photos from People Magazine’s Golden Globe Trends! Will we see these start to play themselves out into weddings for 2012? I definitely think so…and some we are already!

Ga, ga, glittery headbands!

We’ve just wrapped up another holiday season and we’re heading into a NEW YEAR! That means new engagements have happened or happening soon (woohoo)! So congratulations! You are about to embark on a wonderful journey into the world of wedding planning! So get ready!

It’s pretty typical for the whirlwind excitement of an engagement to be met with the all too common question: “Where do I start?” The process of planning your wedding will undoubtedly  be one of the more stressful, yet most enjoyable experiences of your life. And with the right tips and strategy, you can streamline your planning to make it a smooth process for all involved. Here are a few quick tips to get you started down the right path!

A new year (yay) brings a  SECOND anniversary to Dishy Event Planning! These past couple of years have been nothing short of amazing! Having worked with so many wonderful brides and stellar vendors, I definitely feel blessed! A quick visit to our testimonials page says it all!

We have high hopes for 2012 as we step back from some of our extra obligations to put more focus on our clients and weddings this year! We’ll also be exploring new advertising outlets and can’t wait for The Knot announcement of Best of Weddings 2012!

Congratulations to all of the newly engaged couples out there! Wishing you all a safe, happy and very prosperous 2012! Cheers!

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