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Susan B. Barnes

Holiday Weekend Weddings: What Couples Need to Know

When it comes time to planning their weddings, couples likely take into consideration whether their guests will be traveling to join them in their celebrations. If their guests are traveling, couples may decide that hosting their wedding festivities over a holiday weekend—such as Memorial Day…

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Cherry Blossom Charm: Say “I Do” in D.C.

Spring is one of the most wonderful times of the year in Washington, D.C. Not only is the weather nearly perfect, but it’s cherry blossom season thanks to the gift of more than 3,000 Yoshino Cherry trees from the mayor of Tokyo to the capital city in 1912. While there are several variables…

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Wedding Planners Get #Social with Weddings

Not long ago, brides and grooms flipped through pages of bridal magazines to find inspiration for their upcoming nuptials. They’d tear out and tag pages to share with wedding planners to help illustrate their ideas and dreams for their big days. Today, social media is a leading source for…

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Tips for Planning a Hindu Wedding

Planning a wedding takes imagination, time and patience to make the big day as special as the couple exchanging their vows. When it comes to planning a multi-day Hindu wedding celebration—traditional Hindu wedding festivities are held over three days—keen attention to detail is an absolute must. As…

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Our Favorite Celebrity Destination Wedding Locations

When it comes to choosing destinations for the weddings of your clients’ dreams, the world is their oyster. From sublime oceanfront spots to quaint European villages, soaring mountains to cultural hotspots and everything in between, there’s no shortage of ideas when it comes scenes to serve as the…

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Stunning Destination Wedding Locations in the U.S.

After the exhilaration of an engagement and sharing the good news with family and friends, it’s time to start thinking about the wedding, not only the time of year, but where the ceremony and festivities will take place. Gone are the days when the betrothed are expected to wed in their hometowns…

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Summer Color Palettes Inspired by Bermuda

When it comes time to start planning their weddings, couples oftentimes find inspiration in myriad places, from their hometowns to where they met to tropical destinations and even where they’re honeymooning. “As a wedding planner, it is not uncommon for brides and…

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Color of the Year: Finding Inspiration in Viva Magenta

Add pops of this “brave and fearless” color to your wedding. Described as “a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative,” and “a color that is audacious, full of wit and inclusive of all,” Viva Magenta, PANTONE’s 2023 Color of the Year, was…

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