Category Archives: Travel

Planning a Destination Wedding?

I’ve helped plan and execute some gorgeous destination weddings and when other planners or brides ask how I do it, I reveal one little secret to my success.  I insist on conducting at least one scouting or planning trip to … Continue reading

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Idea’s for Destination Weddings

I know I’m not alone when I say I have a passion for food, in particular, seeking out fresh ingredients and crafting them into delectable meals. Pair great food with wine that enhances the flavors and finishes the pallet, I … Continue reading

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Wedding Planning Tips

I meet with couple’s weekly to discuss their wedding plans or their wedding dreams and while I love spending time and sharing my knowledge there are a few basic tips I share often so I thought why not share them … Continue reading

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Germany Destination Wedding

Last month I had the honor and privilege to plan a destination wedding in Germany for Kayleigh & Brian. They are an adorable couple from Minneapolis who very thoughtfully selected Cochem, Germany as the location for their wedding and I … Continue reading

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Destination Wedding Expert

Several months ago I received word from Destination Weddings & Honeymoon magazine I was selected as an A-List expert for destination weddings for 2011. This news was beyond exciting because I share this distinction with the likes of several celebrity … Continue reading

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Destination Belize

I enjoy planning destination weddings but I also enjoy exploring unusual and little known locations.  This week I had the opportunity to join Lisa Light of Destination Bride and Terry Gruber of Gruber Photographers in Belize.  Before going into weddings … Continue reading

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Engage!10 Luxury Wedding Business Summit

For the third year in a row I’m fortunate to be able to participate in another Engage! event.  What is Engage!? It’s a high impact luxury wedding business summit designed to offer an intimate experience for not only the attendees … Continue reading

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Napa Valley Destination Weddings

This photo really moved me this morning.  The weather is crummy, it’s snowing again for about the ninety-ninth time in  three days, temperatures are dropping and the wind is picking up.  But when I saw this photo my mood instantly … Continue reading

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Destination Wedding Tips from the Planners Perspective

Recently I was asked to speak before our local Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) about destination wedding planning.  I prepared my first ever PowerPoint presentation and was pleasantly surprised at how easy and enjoyable this experience turned out to be.  … Continue reading

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Wedding Inspiration & Designs

The week of November 1 I will be traveling to Costa Rica for site inspections and to participate in a tabletop design photo shoot. I was immediately interested but worried about the logistics of decor and accessories being available, however … Continue reading

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