Every now and then you come across a laid back couple who’s extremely classy and all around just wonderful people. Fortunately, for me, I was able to work with one such couple, Kate and David, for their September 24th wedding. Through several phone calls and emails (Kate and David live in CA), I was able to help Kate pull together all the final details for her dream day! It was truly an honor and privilege for me! And how adorable are those kids, seriously!?!

It was so hard to pick my faves from the dozens of photos Ben Trevor shared, but I managed!

Christmas comes early to the Dishy gang…and it brings with it a fancy new title! I found out a couple of weeks back that Dishy Event Planning was selected for The Knot Best of Weddings 2012 and I couldn’t be more excited and honored! What’s the best part you ask? Knowing that the selection was made based on my reviews from past brides!

2011 was kind of a whirlwind year for me (in more ways than one), so I’m grateful that all my hard work was so well received, not to mention I got to send several happy couples down the aisle! I’m raising my glass this holiday season to my 2011 brides and looking forward to many more amazing weddings in 2012, 2013, etc…you get the picture!

Look for the official announcement to come out on January 23, 2012 from The Knot! Hip hip hooray!

And congrats to my fellow planner and good friend, miss Kristin Weis, on her selection too!

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Since Halloween is just a few short days away and I haven’t blogged in FOREVER, I thought it appropriate I take this time to blog about some Halloween wedding ideas. A Halloween wedding is ONLY for the BRAVE of heart. I can’t say I would do it, but hey I did find these ideas kind of cute nonetheless. Take a look at how you can turn your wedding night into All Hallows Eve!

It’s that time of year again! You guessed it, gala time! Here in St. Louis we’re gearing up in a big way for what’s sure to be another AMAZING gala! This year’s theme is “Transformations” which means we expect to see a lot of alter egos and real life transformations going on. Taking place at the FABULOUS Coronado Ballroom in midtown St. Louis on November 20th, guests are in for a treat! From a thirteen piece band, to stunning decor and even a late night cupcake truck, this gala is sure to have it all!

When I was little girl, I watched every award shows religiously. Nowadays, I try to catch them when I can. And tonight I was certainly happy I did. The fashion, as usual, was to die for, so I thought I’d share a few of my faves on the blog this evening! Enjoy! Now I wonder how many of these trends we’ll be seeing in wedding and bridesmaids dresses…hmmm. What do you think!?!

Hey readers! I’m back on a blogging roll and ready to share some tips and tricks for you brides and grooms out there! I attended a wedding on Labor Day weekend that made me think of guest etiquette that people don’t usually consider. It’s about the length of the break between your wedding ceremony and reception and trust me, what you choose makes a big difference.

The average break between a ceremony and the cocktail hour/reception is one to two hours. Any less is a bonus for your guests and any more can be quite the doozie. Now, I am without a doubt always down for having time for great photos but I’m not always down for a three, four or five hour break. I try to advise my clients against it because finding filler activities for that long can be quite difficult AND people start to poop out after a while, YOU and the guests!

If you’re considering a longer than average break time between your ceremony and reception, here are a list of tips to help ensure your guests don’t lose their steam:

• Provide a List of Activities. If you’re like most couples, their wedding guests come from all over the country to celebrate their special day. If you have a lot of out of town guests, be sure to share a list of activities and places they could visit during that break.
• Host an Open House. Have a lot of out of town guests? Maybe a family member or close friend would consider having an open house to entertain your guests during that time. It’d be a great way for people to start to mingle and enjoy themselves!
• Pick a Nearby Hotel. If your guests end up getting a little tired/bored during the break, it’s always nice to have planned ahead with a wedding block at a nearby hotel. Guests that are staying there  can simply head back to their room to relax or take a nap!
• Consider an Earlier Cocktail. Starting a cocktail reception a little earlier with drinks and hors d’oeuvres is a nice touch for your guests. Plus, it’ll get them a little pumped and ready to start the party for when you arrive!
  

Now I know that some breaks are unavoidable…I’ve been to/worked a few Catholic weddings in my day so I know they have set ceremony times. But if you’re considering a long break for photos only, then I usually recommend that you get some photos in before the ceremony. Plus you’re guaranteed some great natural light at that time anyway!

So that’s that…some advice from little ol’ me. Remember to be courteous of your wedding guest, especially those from out of town! Cheer!

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Well it’s been a while since I’ve blogged and I’m so sorry for being away so long! I thought I’d come back with a post on some things I’ve seen lately that I absolutely love for weddings! I’ve been keeping track of all my faves on Pinterest, so if you’re no on there I’d highly recommend it to keep track of wedding inspiration, ideas and all that fun stuff!

From fabulous chair sashes, to cupcakes to go…I love it all! Special note to Austin Wedding Blog (where I found a lot of these) and Style Me Pretty. And away we go!

The St. Louis Wedding Planner is a web site dedicated solely to helping brides and grooms learn more about the fabulous wedding ceremony and reception venues available to them in the St. Louis Missouri area. I started the site in 2010 and it’s a MUST SEE!

The STLWP is really all about providing couples with as much information as possible to help them find the wedding venue of their dreams! I provide estimated pricing (when given), venue capacities, wedding package inclusions, preferred vendors, maps and all that jazz. And how do I it, you might ask? By literally touring the sites for you myself! I pack up my camera, grab my list of questions and hit the road. I try to visit a new venue at least once a month and am always looking for more great venues to tour add to the site.  It’s as simple as that!

With 23 venues already on the site, and many more to come, I have toured locations all over St. Louis – from Chesterfield to Downtown. Check out a few of my favorites including the Kemp Auto Museum, The Coronado Ballroom, Lumen Private Event Space, the Danforth Plant Science Center, the City Museum and even the fabulous Fox Theatre.

Check out a few of the photos from venues on the site!

If you have suggestions on venues I should tour or if you just want to let me know what you think about the site (good or bad), please feel free to reach out to me! Cheers!

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If you’re in St. Louis, you know there are a plethora of wedding planners in town to suit brides and weddings of all styles, sizes, budgets, etc. There are a lot of us. We know it and you know it too, especially if you’ve paid a visit to the Knot Coordinators section any time recently. But what you might not know is that picking the right planner is really about picking the one that best suits YOU and YOUR wedding!

It’s more important than you might realize to pick the right planner, not only for your peace of mind but honestly for ours as well. Some things to keep in mind while planner hunting…

It was a hot summer day with a 30% chance of rain, and thankfully for Carol and Jason the rain stayed away! It ended up being a beautiful day for an outdoor ceremony and Stephen Seward captured it all on film! I received a few photos from Stephen and I just had to share on the blog! Congratulations again to Carol and Jason, who are now living in their new home in Arkansas!