18

Jan

Real Wedding! Brittney & Patrick at Talon

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The very first time I talked to Brittney, I knew she was going to be a lot of fun!  She had so many ideas and thoughts and she definitely needed someone to take all of her wonderful ideas and create the wedding day of her dreams.  I believe we did just that!

Brittney and Patrick have such a romantic love story – they met in the Lexington, KY airport!  While she called Kentucky her home, he was just traveling through.  Their eyes met and sparks flew!  This just makes me smile!  (I romanticize everything and especially airports.  I think back to the days when you actually got dressed up to fly and it was magical.)

Brittney and Patrick live in New York City and we began their planning over the phone.  A few quick trips to Lexington and their wedding day was here before we knew it.  It’s funny to look back on all of my notes from the many times we met and chatted over the phone and see how everything grew into the perfect celebration.

The Amazing List of  Wedding Professionals Used for Brittney and Patrick’s Wedding Day!

Wedding Venue: Talon Winery
Planner: Always Planned
Wedding Décor/Flowers/Linens: Always Planned-A Perfect Posy
Photographer: Todd Nichols
Hair and Makeup: Ana Crane Simpson
Caterer: South Van Catering
Cupcakes: Babycakes
DJ: Bluegrass Beat
Videographer: March Media
Band: Girls, Guns and Glory
Transportation: Wombles Charters
Transportation: Gold Shield

I could go on and on, but instead I want to actually show you some of the beautiful images that the talented Todd Nichols captured!  Enjoy!

Could Brittney be any more gorgeous in this photo?!  She is totally feeling this whole white dress thing!  :)   I love it, you rock it Brit!

I love this image!  I think Brittney looks so confident and by showing a little leg under all of that tulle – totally a sexy bride!

This last image is my favorite!  I love that the bow shows their mutual respect for each other.  It feels like we are looking into someone’s most perfect moment.  I hope that Brittney and Patrick enjoyed their wedding as much as we enjoyed planning it and making it all happen.  Cheers to a happily ever after!

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11

Jan

Travel Must Have

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There are a few things that relax me and get me excited all at the same time – shopping, shoes and travel! This post is about all three.

I have a true love and admiration for shoes and my all-time favorite brand is Havaianas. These flip-flops are the most comfortable shoe ever and they come in stylish colors and designs. The photo below is of the collection I am packing for our romantic St Lucia vacay to Sandals Regency La Toc. Stay tuned next week as I blog from the property for a real time review!

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07

Jan

Lexington Bridal Show!

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We are so excited it is Engagement Season!  :) Congrats to all of you that are newly engaged or those that have finally started the planning!  YAY!  We wanted to make sure you knew about all of the amazingly fun things happening in Lexington for brides.

THIS Sunday!!! There are two bridal shows and the Simply Love Studio open house.  Here are the quick details.

FREE!! - Simply Love Studio Open House  11am  -  5pm  Visit us there for free coffee and sweet treats! 128 N. Broadway, Downtown Lexington

FREE!! – Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show – this one is at the Downtown Hilton and should be super fun!  Be sure to check out the fabulous cake samples and tastings from various wedding vendors.  Noon-5pm.

$12 for each person. Jacki Allen has her annual bridal show at the Lexington Convention Center from Noon-5pm.

AND Don’t forget that NEXT SUNDAY is the Diamond Rings and Pretty Things bridal show at the Embassy Suites on Newtown Pike from 11am-5pm.  This one is so much fun and the girls from Simply Love Studio will be there so be sure to stop by and say Hi!!

Happy Planning!

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07

Jan

Counting Down – Vacay!

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I adore traveling.  Correction, I LOVE to travel.  Seriously it excites me to think about traveling the world and meeting its amazing people.  I am addicted to seeing new places, trying new foods and experiencing different cultures.  I guess you would say that our sister company, AP Luxury Travel, is the perfect fit for me.

Most of our couples decide on an all-inclusive resort for their honeymoon and the majority of those choose the amazing and luxurious Sandals Resorts.  It makes perfect sense that  Mallory and I have to travel to each and every Sandals property so we know exactly what our couples will receive.

Andrew and I are headed to Sandals Regency La Toc in St. Lucia.  We are counting down the days and only have 7 days left until we arrive!  I decided it would be fun to let you know what we will be into while there.  So stay tuned, over the next 7 days you will hear about the resort, St. Lucia, Spa treatments, packing tips, and more!

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05

Jan

Top Wedding Trends – 2011

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Engagement season is upon us and if you are reading this then you are likely a bride, wedding professional or someone who adores weddings!  Here at Always Planned, we suggest that you create a wedding that is all your own.  Trends are great to keep up with and there are some lovely ideas – but it is your wedding and it should reflect your style and personality.

Color! The hottest color this year will be Honeysuckle – we adore taking when colors have real names instead of pink, blue, etc.

First, I have to say that I LOVE the description of this color.  Courageous, confident and vital.  Perfection.  Pair this color with shimmery nudes, bronze and grass greens.

Intimate Guest Count? In 2010 we did weddings with well over 500 guests, 30 attendants and were full productions.  In 2011 we are predicting that your guest count will be smaller.  We have already met with 2 brides this year who plan to invite less than 75 guests!  130-170 guests  is the average in Kentucky.

Personal! Each year we predict this and each year we see more and more of it.  You get one day to really show off your chic style, quirky personality and touch on the many reasons why you fell in love in the first place.  If you are not crafty- that’s totally ok!  Get the help of your friends, family, etc.

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21

Dec

Letters to Santa

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Yes it is that time of year again. Sleigh bells ringing, children singing, shopping and letters to Santa. Here at AP we are gearing up for Christmas and have already started working on our letters to Santa. What are you asking for this Christmas?

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14

Dec

My Fair Wedding – David Tutera

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How fun are theme weddings?!  Having a theme doesn’t always mean you have to be tacky or way over the top, and often a theme is simply a color theme or an overall style.  If you like theme weddings and events, then have we got a treat for you!  Check out the latest season of My Fair Wedding!  Season 4 begins with David Turtera and 3 brides with 3 real themes for their weddings.  Check it out as he transforms their wedding into the ultimate dream wedding, theme and all!

My Fair Wedding Season 4 Sneak Peak

Enjoy!

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09

Dec

Yellow Wedding Inspirational!

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I must admit that I adore the color yellow! While it doesn’t look totally fabulous on everyone, it comes in so many shades that you can find the perfect fit for every complexion.

As I sit in my office, with snow still on the ground and the sun slighting beaming through the clouds – I realize I love yellow even more. It is bright and cheerful, fun and sunny, happy and totally a feel good color. That being said, I have some amazing etsy.com finds to show you. I think all of these go perfectly together and would make for a totally lovely wedding.

These gorgeous invitations are a steal at $9 each and of course you can customize as well as finish your complete paper ensemble with menu cards, programs, place cards and table numbers.  From Etsy.com seller JoyMerrymanPaperie

Three words – vintage, gold and bling.  Yes, ladies these amazing earrings are on etsy.com by seller BeadzNBling for ONLY $18!

WOW!  Would this not be totally gorgeous for a summer garden party or a ultra chic southern outdoor wedding – we do tons of those here in Kentucky!!  Seller sohomode could be in the running for my all time fav etsy.com seller…. just saying.  And at $120 this dress may just be in my closet very soon!

What a fabulous gown for any bride!  And why not?  Bride’s these days are using every color in the rainbow for their wedding gown, so yellow is the perfect choice for a happy happy day.  Seller is GreenTeaVintage and seriously if I could fit into the tiny 25 inch waist, I would have to have this one too!

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04

Nov

Looking Back – My Childhood, part 1

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It always brings a smile to my face to think back to when I was a kid.  Not only was life must more simple and carefree, but I felt so very loved.  My brother and I grew up in an incredibly small town, playing in the yard walking to school and visiting everyone in the neighborhood.  Now that I think about it, it seems as if we grew up in Mayberry.  For those of you that remember the Andy Griffith Show, you know exactly the place.  Where old ladies bake pies, local crimes consisted of kids pulling pranks on people and everyone knows who you are or who you are related to.  No, I did not grow up in 1960, it was the mid-late 80′s and Dirty Dancing was all the rage (Nobody puts Baby in the corner!).

That seems like so long ago, yet only yesterday.  Time really does fly.  On a recent surprise trip to visit my family, Andrew and I decided to check out my old stomping grounds.  Keep in mind that we left when my brother and I were only 10 years old, but those are the best memories I have and I am incredibly grateful for the years we spent in Maytown, KY.  We grew up playing at the local feed store and visiting with Herb.   I must admit it has changed very little from what I remember when I was a little girl.

So ignore the flip flops in the next photo!  I had much nicer shoes, but had those on for the trip and walking around.

Oh no, by pointing them out, I just realized I made you look at them.  haha

It was such a cool experience to go back home, and to take Andrew.  It is always nice to show him that underneath this city girl is a small town girl at heart.  ;)

More later about why we surprised my family with this mini reunion!

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20

Oct

Keeneland!

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Life and wedding season is in full swing for us and wow have we been busy. So today we decided to take the afternoon off, we still have a few meetings but until then we are enjoying a day at the races!

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