Tips & Special Ideas

Mad About…Feathers

by Intern on April 21, 2012

in Fashion,Tips & Special Ideas,Weddings

Feathers can add an elegant and delightful touch to any wedding on a budget. This inexpensive accomplice can be easily worked into any aspect of your big day.

First Row: Etsy, Vibrant Table Catering and Events, The Sweetest Occasion

Second Row: Martha Stewart Weddings via Etsy

Third Row: dreamstine, Your Perfect Day, Etsy

Fairy Goodmothers

by Intern on March 22, 2012

in Tips & Special Ideas

Fairy Goodmothers, a non-profit organization based in Columbus, Ohio, is an institute that takes donations of all types of gowns and proudly distributes them to high school prom-goers in Ohio. From gently used bridesmaids dresses and current wedding gowns to second-hand jewelry and shoes, Fairy Goodmothers takes donations from your big day and puts them in the hands of young adults for their proms. Here at J. Lauren Events, we think it is a fabulous way to give back to the community by donating your wedding attire essentials.

If you find yourself with the overstuffed closet full of formal attire, consider re-gifting some of those lovely gowns to help someone’s dream prom come true!

Source: Fairy Goodmothers

Wedding DIY Details and Downloads

November 30, 2011

Anyone who even peaks at a wedding magazine or blog knows that DIY wedding projects are all the rage. We love it when one of our clients picks a project that allows them to express their creative side. But let’s face it, we aren’t all exactly craftin’ outlaws. For the rest of us there is [...]

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Your Guests Don’t Read Wedding Blogs

March 31, 2011

You secretly love candy bars but think they are overdone. Or perhaps you swoon over vintage suitcases but see them in every stylized in engagement shoot. Will your guests think you copied someone else? Will they talk behind your back? The simple and honest answer is NO! By nature all celebrations are personal. So [...]

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Quick Tip- Recording Your Venue Tours

February 21, 2011

Today’s quick tip is about recoding your venue tours. After visiting 3 to 5 potential ceremony or reception spaces it becomes difficult to remember the details. I developed a strategy to record our visits because many of our brides and grooms live out of town. Popping into the facility for a 2nd tour isn’t always [...]

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Wedding Tip #35- Dance Off

December 31, 2010

I can’t believe our countdown to the new year is over. Our last wedding planning tip is courtesy of my lovely husband. He says do not underestimate the power of a do not play list. Pick the music you like and want to dance to. If you dance everyone else will too. Don’t leave it [...]