http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog Sarasota Wedding Coordinator Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:40:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/09/06/blake-and-chris-wedding-at-the-powel-crosley-estate/#comment-19 Blake and Chris’ Wedding at the Powel Crosley Estate | Wedding-Guru Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:56:31 +0000 http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/09/06/blake-and-chris-wedding-at-the-powel-crosley-estate/#comment-19 [...] original here:  Blake and Chris’ Wedding at the Powel Crosley Estate Share and [...] […] original here:  Blake and Chris’ Wedding at the Powel Crosley Estate Share and […]

]]> http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/07/21/rsvp-etiquette/#comment-17 Sarasota Wedding Planner » RSVP Etiquette | Planning Weddings Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:58:25 +0000 http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/07/21/rsvp-etiquette/#comment-17 [...] See the article here: Sarasota Wedding Planner » RSVP Etiquette [...] […] See the article here: Sarasota Wedding Planner » RSVP Etiquette […]

]]> http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/07/20/toasting-etiquette/#comment-16 The Wedding Times » Toasting Etiquette Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:04:32 +0000 http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/07/20/toasting-etiquette/#comment-16 [...] As a wedding planner I get to attend many weddings and I am constantly reminded of how little most people know about the proper etiquette of a toast.  Offering a toast is a fabulous way to show gratitude, praise, or admiration to someone special.  That person may be the guest of honor at a celebration or a business function, a guest in your home, or your host at a dinner party. Below are some accepted forms of behavior when giving or receiving a toast. You should always stand when offering a Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/07/20/toasting-etiquette/ [...] […] As a wedding planner I get to attend many weddings and I am constantly reminded of how little most people know about the proper etiquette of a toast.  Offering a toast is a fabulous way to show gratitude, praise, or admiration to someone special.  That person may be the guest of honor at a celebration or a business function, a guest in your home, or your host at a dinner party. Below are some accepted forms of behavior when giving or receiving a toast. You should always stand when offering a Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2009/07/20/toasting-etiquette/ […]

]]> http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/12/02/wedding-day-director-part-ii/#comment-13 The Wedding Times » Wedding Day Director Part II Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:01:32 +0000 http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/12/02/wedding-day-director-part-ii/#comment-13 [...] Beginning with a walkthrough at your reception venue, at least a couple of weeks before the wedding, your Wedding Day Director confirms vendor commitments and double checks details and services that you have contracted for.  The Director works with information that you provide to formulate a master plan for the day.When beginning the search for a Wedding Day Director, you may have a million questions. First of all there are a number of different titles (Professional Bridal Consultant, Wedding C Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/12/02/wedding-day-director-part-ii/ [...] […] Beginning with a walkthrough at your reception venue, at least a couple of weeks before the wedding, your Wedding Day Director confirms vendor commitments and double checks details and services that you have contracted for.  The Director works with information that you provide to formulate a master plan for the day.When beginning the search for a Wedding Day Director, you may have a million questions. First of all there are a number of different titles (Professional Bridal Consultant, Wedding C Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/12/02/wedding-day-director-part-ii/ […]

]]> http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/10/13/why-you-need-a-wedding-day-director/#comment-12 The Wedding Times » Why You Need A Wedding Day Director Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:01:27 +0000 http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/10/13/why-you-need-a-wedding-day-director/#comment-12 [...] When you question where or not you need a wedding day director, just think about a Hollywood director whose job is to have all the actors positioned  when she shouts “Action.”  It’s no different than the wedding day director who is there to choreograph your event…making sure everyone is in their place: the ushers are ready to escort guests to their seats; the musicians are waiting for their cue; the groom is in his place; and the bride and her attendants are in the wings and ready to enter with Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/10/13/why-you-need-a-wedding-day-director/ [...] […] When you question where or not you need a wedding day director, just think about a Hollywood director whose job is to have all the actors positioned  when she shouts “Action.”  It’s no different than the wedding day director who is there to choreograph your event…making sure everyone is in their place: the ushers are ready to escort guests to their seats; the musicians are waiting for their cue; the groom is in his place; and the bride and her attendants are in the wings and ready to enter with Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/10/13/why-you-need-a-wedding-day-director/ […]

]]> http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/30/want-to-see-your-name-in-lights-at-your-wedding/#comment-10 The Wedding Times » Blog Archive » Want To See Your Name In Lights At Your Wedding? Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:45 +0000 http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/30/want-to-see-your-name-in-lights-at-your-wedding/#comment-10 [...]   Photo Courtesy of SAGE Art.  This is a photo from a wedding I did last month.  We had so much fun planning this wedding.  The bride had no problem thinking ‘out of the box’ which made for an evening full of wowing the guests at every turn. The couple dazzled all their guests at their wedding reception as they danced the night away on a dance floor personalized with their monogram.  It was very elegant, understated, and a dramatic visual reminder of their new life together. Projecting yo Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/30/want-to-see-your-name-in-lights-at-your-wedding/ [...] […]   Photo Courtesy of SAGE Art.  This is a photo from a wedding I did last month.  We had so much fun planning this wedding.  The bride had no problem thinking ‘out of the box’ which made for an evening full of wowing the guests at every turn. The couple dazzled all their guests at their wedding reception as they danced the night away on a dance floor personalized with their monogram.  It was very elegant, understated, and a dramatic visual reminder of their new life together. Projecting yo Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/30/want-to-see-your-name-in-lights-at-your-wedding/ […]

]]> http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/28/your-wedding-should-reflect-your-personal-style/#comment-9 The Wedding Times » Blog Archive » Your Wedding Should Reflect Your Personal Style Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:59:54 +0000 http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/28/your-wedding-should-reflect-your-personal-style/#comment-9 [...] An unforgettable wedding is not about making sure each detail is executed flawlessly…it’s about celebrating your style and creating wonderful memories. Your wedding is an opportunity for you and your groom to make your joint statement of style. Don’t put yourself in a box when making your plans; infuse your personality into it every step of the way. There are no textbook rules so if you want to dance down the aisle to your favorite song, by all means do it. I once did a wedding for a bride t Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/28/your-wedding-should-reflect-your-personal-style/ [...] […] An unforgettable wedding is not about making sure each detail is executed flawlessly…it’s about celebrating your style and creating wonderful memories. Your wedding is an opportunity for you and your groom to make your joint statement of style. Don’t put yourself in a box when making your plans; infuse your personality into it every step of the way. There are no textbook rules so if you want to dance down the aisle to your favorite song, by all means do it. I once did a wedding for a bride t Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/28/your-wedding-should-reflect-your-personal-style/ […]

]]> http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/22/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-your-wedding-day/#comment-8 The Wedding Times » Blog Archive » How To Keep Your Cool On Your Wedding Day… Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:59:49 +0000 http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/22/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-your-wedding-day/#comment-8 [...] Your wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, not the most stressful. Wedding stress is made even worse by the fairy-tale expectations that the day needs to be flawless…you need to accept that it will not be.  Something will always go wrong.  The limo might be five minutes late or the ring bearer needs prodding to get down the aisle…don’t stress yourself worrying about creating the perfect day.  Nobody will notice the little things that go awry except for you. The importan Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/22/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-your-wedding-day/ [...] […] Your wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, not the most stressful. Wedding stress is made even worse by the fairy-tale expectations that the day needs to be flawless…you need to accept that it will not be.  Something will always go wrong.  The limo might be five minutes late or the ring bearer needs prodding to get down the aisle…don’t stress yourself worrying about creating the perfect day.  Nobody will notice the little things that go awry except for you. The importan Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/22/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-your-wedding-day/ […]

]]> http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/10/the-powel-crosley-estatea-picturesque-setting-for-weddings/#comment-7 The Wedding Times » Blog Archive » The Powel Crosley Estate…A Beautiful Setting For Destination Weddings in Sarasota, Florida Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:22 +0000 http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/10/the-powel-crosley-estatea-picturesque-setting-for-weddings/#comment-7 [...] When planning a destination wedding in Sarasota you have many romantic and historic Sarasota wedding reception locations to choose from…many with stunning water views. One of my very favorites is the fabulous Powel Crosley bay front mansion. Not only is it a beautiful and picturesque setting, but this beautiful mansion becomes your private residence for the entire day…not just for the duration of your wedding. Built by industrialist inventor Powel Crosley in the 1920s, as a winter estate  Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/10/the-powel-crosley-estatea-picturesque-setting-for... [...] […] When planning a destination wedding in Sarasota you have many romantic and historic Sarasota wedding reception locations to choose from…many with stunning water views. One of my very favorites is the fabulous Powel Crosley bay front mansion. Not only is it a beautiful and picturesque setting, but this beautiful mansion becomes your private residence for the entire day…not just for the duration of your wedding. Built by industrialist inventor Powel Crosley in the 1920s, as a winter estate  Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/06/10/the-powel-crosley-estatea-picturesque-setting-for… […]

]]> http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/05/22/first-dance-songs/#comment-6 The Wedding Times » Blog Archive » First Dance Songs Fri, 23 May 2008 01:55:55 +0000 http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/05/22/first-dance-songs/#comment-6 [...] A large number of my brides stress over which song to select for their first dance. They all have a favorite but are afraid that it’s inappropriate because it’s not traditional. Obviously a classic like Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight” is a great choice for your first dance…but…if your style leans more toward The Rolling Stones than Old Blue Eyes, then your music should express that. Don’t allow anyone to tell you not to dance to a specific song.  The only thing that really matters is Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/05/22/first-dance-songs/ [...] […] A large number of my brides stress over which song to select for their first dance. They all have a favorite but are afraid that it’s inappropriate because it’s not traditional. Obviously a classic like Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight” is a great choice for your first dance…but…if your style leans more toward The Rolling Stones than Old Blue Eyes, then your music should express that. Don’t allow anyone to tell you not to dance to a specific song.  The only thing that really matters is Source: http://www.choreographedevents.com/blog/2008/05/22/first-dance-songs/ […]

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