You never see shoe clips anymore… but I think that they should make a comeback!! I was browsing through Feather Your Nest here in Lexington where they have lots of antique jewelry and ran across some shoe clips. They are a cheap way to dress up an old pair of shoes and you can get them to match every outfit. Shoe clips can also be a great bridal accessory; use them as your something blue or to bring in the colors or theme of your wedding to your shoes! Custom shoe clips can also be found at Etsy to have for your big day!
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At Always Planned we are very sentimental when it comes to Daddys giving away their little girls. So…. I absolutely love this handkerchief I found on Etsy. This would be a great gift to give dad during those last few moments before that special walk down the aisle…. because believe me he is going to need it.
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Let me start by saying that I truly love all of my brides!
That being said, there is something so meaningful to me to know that I have formed a true friendship with one of my brides. You see, when I met Emily and her mom I instantly knew that we were meant to be friends. Emily is the image of a modern southern belle and her mom, Julie sweet as pie! We have dined together and had cocktails together, laughed together and cried together. And together we transformed Talon Winery into a rustic, romantic and elegant venue for the celebration of Emily and Bobby. I must admit – that big barn has never looked better!
These first few images were taken by the Always Planned Team and simply do not do the decor justice.
The amazing photos below are from the incredibly talented Melanie Mauer – who when I found out we were working together I honestly started to jump up and down!! Seriously!
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I had the pleasure last week to attend an Open House at Camargo Rental in Cincinnati, OH. The rentals they have to offer brides are phenomenal from the glass tents and clear dance floors to the exquisite linens and luxury bathroom trailer. Anything you can imagine or dream up… Camargo has to offer. They even have an in-house florist available whose work was absolutely gorgeous. The staff was a joy to talk to and I believe that any bride would feel welcome walking into the showroom. If you are looking for something different and unique this is definitely the place to go! Below are some of the tables that were set up for the open house….the pictures don’t do them justice.
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Ok… I love my job!! Yes, it gets a tad bit stressful at times, but at the end of the day this is what I love to do! So, being a person who loves to read fiction I was so excited when Nora Roberts came out with a series about a group of women who run a wedding planning business. The series is called The Bridal Quartet which is made up of four books and the last of which is coming out this November. Of course each book has a love story mixed in, but they also talk about the stress of owning and running a business and the crazy happenings that wedding planners deal with on a regular basis. They are a quick easy reads and I would recommend them to anyone in the industry or if you are a bride looking for a good book to take on your honeymoon to read while relaxing on the beach. Check it out!
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It’s funny where our inspiration comes from! On my daily Starbucks run it suddenly hit me – hugs and kisses rock! Here are some fun takes on hugs and kisses, X’s and O’s. Enjoy!
Super cute and sweet necklace from Etsy.com seller HammeringRedhead.
Seriously how freaking cute are these?? Perfect for your special man on the big day! From Etsy.com seller Numpty.
Loving this fantastic and fabulous pillow, perfect for your super swank seating arrangement! Rustic, romantic and full of hugs and kisses! From the Etsy.com seller RamonaOwenDesigns.
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Weddings that take place out at Spring Valley Golf Course are always gorgeous, but they are even more stunning when you have a couple who themselves are beautiful and so in love. This was just the case with Sarah and Brian. She was glowing the entire day with true, genuine smiles. It was an honor to get to work such an amazing couple and we wish them all the happiness in the world for their future.
We also got to work with Nick Key, an awesome photographer from here in Lexington who AP had not worked with before. Below are some pictures for you to check out and you can see he did an amazing job!
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For the bride who wants to mix things up a bit…. moving away from the traditional floral centerpiece may be the way to go. One idea is making a centerpiece out of dishes; plates, teacups, etc… It’s very elegant, you do not have to worry about it wilting before the reception begins and when is the last time you went to a wedding where there wasn’t’ flowers for the centerpiece! Each table can have a different theme or color. Just go to your local thrift or antique store and pick up a few different sets. It can even be a fun way for you and your honey to spend a Saturday afternoon…. it can be like a treasure hunt!
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Here is a teaser from the amazing wedding of Rachel and Josh! Imagine romantic, organic and simply southern!! More to come. YAY!
Photo by the super talented Frank Becker of The Time Photography!
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I am going to let you in on a little secret….. but don’t tell anyone!!
We have a secret “rule” here at Always Planned.
Our job is not complete until we hear the rave reviews from at least three key people at each wedding.
Here is how it works.
If we do not hear our bride say “My day was super fab!” or something like that. 
Her vendors saying – “WOW my day was so much better because you guys rock!” and we have to hear from either a guest, family member or a member of the bridal party – “Seriously the best wedding ever!” These phrases, or something similar are what makes us love what we do.
We always go away from every wedding and ask our team – What can we do better? How can we improve? and What time is it anyway?
In all seriousness we like to have fun, make your wedding day awesome and create life’s moments that will last a lifetime.
Looking forward to your wedding!
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