Meredith and Aaron live in New York City and hired Dishy to help plan and coordinate their wedding. And let me tell you, it was quite a fun wedding to be a part of! Meredith was able to incorporate her life working in music into the small details of their wedding and the coral and seafoam  colors popped out from every angle! And did I mention the flowers?! AH-MAZING!

My favorite part of the wedding had to be best man speech where he noted that Aaron was following in the Schump family tradition of marrying a woman out of his league – a true testament to a fun loving couple with a tremendous sense of humor! I love my my job!

Here are a few of my favorite photos! Thanks to miss Michelle for the quick turnaround!

Special thanks to all of the vendors who helped make the day simple wonderful!

• Ceremony Venue – Shrine of St. Joseph
• Reception Venue – Windows on Washington – 6^th Floor
• Photographer – Untamed Heart Photography
• Florist – Les Bouquets
• Linens & Chairs – The Aries Company
• Stationery – Bride & Groom
• Reception Music – Rockstar DJs
• Cake & Pie – Sugaree Baking
• Photobooth – Photobooth StL
• Hair & Makeup – C’est Moi Salon
• Transportation – JED Limousine

And of course to my tride and true event coordinator, Amanda, for standing up with this girl needed to sit!

Cheers to a lifetime of happiness and love for Meredith and Aaron!

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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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If you’re in the market for a wedding photographer in St. Louis, Lisa Hessel Photography is one of my faves so check her out! Thanks miss Lisa!

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Now what made this wedding extra extra special was that is was a complete SURPRISE to the attendees. That’s right! Everyone thought they were attending an engagement party prior to Jaci and Jon heading off for their destination wedding in Bora Bora. Keeping my lips sealed for months was brutal but seeing the sheer delight and surprise on everyone’s face was priceless.

I know Donnell and Joanna are busy pulling photos together but I wanted to share some of the amazing shots they’ve already posted for the world to see! Let the swooning begin…

Jaci and Jon pulled together a rock star team of vendors for their wedding day and I think each deserves a special thank you and shout out for doing such amazing work.

Ceremony & Reception Venue – Union Station Marriott (Gothic Corridor & Grand Hall)

Photographer – Donnell Probst Photography (with the help of Joanna Kleine Photography)

Florist – The Special Event Florist – Tina Barrera

Lighting & Decor – Exclusive Events

Linens – BBJ Linen

Stationery – Two Blue Doors

Chairs & Charges – Weinhardt Party Rentals

Ceremony Music – The Rosewood Ensemble

Reception Music – Push the Limit

Officiant – Carolyn Burke

Dessert – PauliPoPs & The Donut Man Stan

Photobooth – Fish Eye Fun

Hair -Ellen Devine

Makeup – Emily Miller – Delicately Bold

And of course, I would be nothing without the help of my wonderful coordinator, Amanda. She’s there for 99% of my weddings and her help is indispensable!

Congrats again to Jaci and Jon! Here’s to a lifetime of love and happiness! Cheers to you both!!

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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!

And of course, I just had to post the photo of these two little girls. Yay for the rap sensation Sophia Grace! I’ve been in love ever since I saw them perform on the Ellen Show!

Photos taken from People Magazine online.

Cheers!

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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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• 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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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…

• Goodeye Photoshare – A break from the traditional enclosed booth, Googeye uses a brackdrop and open space to take your photos!
• Fish Eye Fun – Looking to spice up your guest photos? Get silly in this open air photobooth with a cool lens that makes for even cooler photo effects!
• Photobooth StL – If you’re in the mood for something a little more traditional or even old school, check out Photobooth StL for some seriously cool booths!
• 321 Party Shots – Need a photobooth on a budget? For some photo fun at a great price, be sure to look into 321!

Without a doubt, you have so many choices when it comes to a photobooth at your wedding! So pick something that fits with your style and full shoot ahead (no pun intended)!

Happy sunglasses and straw hat wearing, and mustache holding photo taking! Cheers!

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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.

Dishy Event Planning is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Since the launch of the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Dishy Event Planning for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.”

We are happy to announce that Dishy Event Planning is one of the very best Wedding Planners within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Thanks to their positive feedback we were able to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2012.

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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!

SET THE DATE. Let’s say you’ve been engaged for a month, a week, maybe even a DAY  what’s the first question everyone asks you and your fiance? When’s the big day? Have you picked a day yet? When are you getting married? Answering these questions over and over is always easier when you have a date in mind! So what are you waiting for? Pick and day and set it in stone. Plus, the sooner you pick a day, the sooner you can start the fun process we like to call planning!

SET A BUDGET. For many couples setting the budget can be a touchy subject. No matter how limited or unlimited your budget is, you need to put it down on paper and make a conscious effort to stick to it! We’re not just talking about budgeting for the big things here. When we say budget, you should include every little detail including wedding party gifts, printing programs to snacks/food for the big day. Knowing what you’re planning to spend upfront always makes saving or making payments that much easier. Below are some useful tools for putting together your budget, and of course an Excel works too.

• The Knot Budget Tool
• Martha Stewart Weddings: Planning & Tools
• Project Wedding: Calculating your Wedding Budget

HIRE A COORDINATOR. As an event planning company, of course, we would suggest this. But even if you don’t hire US, make sure you hire SOMEONE to help either plan your wedding from start to finish or to take over a few weeks out. Why do you need a coordinator, you may ask? Because it’s critical to have that expertise and coordination on your side! Trust me! Need a little convincing? Check out some of our favorite articles on the topic.

• Andrinique Special Events: Please Hire a Planner!
• Stella Event Design :Why you should hire a professional.
• A Delightful Day: Why to hire a wedding planner.

START LOCATION HUNTING NOW. Finding a location EARLY is so important to having the perfect setting for your wedding day. In every city around the nation, St. Louis is no exception, venues book up fast! In order to secure your dream location, book soon, sometimes even a year or more in advance. Some of St. Louis’ most popular venues are booked already for 2012 year so keep that in mind as you start your planning. Check out the St. Louis Wedding Planner to see a few of our favorites!

ATTEND A BRIDAL SHOW. Bridal shows are a great way to meet local vendors, taste food, find deals and enjoy an all around great time with your girls (or your fiance if he’s up to it). There are  several bridal shows in the St. Louis area each year and most are inexpensive (and sometimes FREE) to attend. So find that next big bridal show in your area and plan to attend! Not sure where to look to find out about bridal shows? If your in St. Louis (like us!), try these:

• St. Louis Bride Magazine
• Perfect Wedding Guide – St. Louis

SETUP A WEDDING WEB SITE. I know what you’re thinking, why on earth would I need a wedding web site? Well, here’s why – your guests need an easy way to find out information about your wedding day – without having to call you (or your parents) on a regular basis! There are several FREE sites out there that allow you to setup your own wedding web site where you can post pictures, information on wedding events, where you’re registered and some even help track guest RSVPs! Here are some of our favorites:

• The Knot
• My Wedding

HAVE FUN! Moral of the story here is HAVE FUN with your planning! Don’t stress too much over the little things (I know it’s hard, but you have to try)! In the end, it’s all about you and your fiance starting your life together. People are less likely to remember what the flowers looked like. But they will certainly remember how much fun they had with you!

That’s all for now. And as always, feel free to contact us to setup a complimentary consultation to see how Dishy can help! Cheers and happy planning!

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