Last year I had the pleasure of working with Jenn and John to design their dream barn wedding.  A little rustic, a little vintage and lots of special touches.   Bloomtastic ran with our inspiration and ideas to create a one of a kind wedding wildflower look.  The always delightful Amy from C Studios captured their special day with her own unique style.  For me the highlight of the day was when I noticed Jenn and her mom standing outside the barn during dinner.  They were looking through the doorway with tears in their eyes.  I asked them if everything was OK and Jenn replied “It was everything I asked for but better than I even imagined it to be”.

All photos property of C Studios.

Favors are one of the best ways to express your wedding style while at the same time thanking your guests for sharing your special day with you. Why not shake it up a bit with some creative and stylish favors?! See below for details!

Descriptions:

Row 1: Personalized Mini-Birdhouses, Double Bubble Personalized Gum Dispensers, “Meant to Bee” Jar of Honey, “Lucky In Love” Lottery Ticket with Lucky Penny

Row 2: ”I Missed My Chance With…” Pins, Personalized Bubbles, “Happily Ever After” Sparklers

Row 3: ”Olive Our Love” Olive Oil, S’mores Kit, “We Do Green” Reusable Tote Bag

Photo Credit:

Row 1: Ruffled, Weddings Place, DIY via Bubby and Bean, Too Be Devoted

Row 2: Preston Bailey, DIY via h.b.i., DIY via One Fab Day

Row 3: CraftGossip.com, Weddingbee, green karat

You may have heard the rumors and we have to confirm it is true.  Alan Ray Bridal in Dublin, Ohio has closed its doors after 35 years.  But rather than a planned retirement celebration we are sad to let you know they vacated in the middle of the night leaving their clients stranded.

Here are some of the things that you can do to remedy the situation:

• First call your credit card company to see if you can have the charges reversed.  This is why you always hear wedding planners say put everything on your card that you can.
• Call the manufacturer or designer.  You need to have the following at hand:  date you placed your order with Alan Ray Bridal, dress style number or name, size, color and wedding date.  We have already been successful having gowns and bridesmaid dresses rerouted to delivery to other authorized retailers for our clients to pick up.
• If you have trouble getting a hold of anyone at the designer try another authorized retailer.  They may be able to work with their sales rep to get you a response.
• Look at preowned gown sites or stores like Luxe Redux in Worthington to see if they have your gown available.

If all else fails call J. Lauren Events.  We may be able to help you work with a local boutique to ensure you have a beautiful gown on your wedding day.  As you can imagine, everyone in the wedding world has heard and are willing to work with the couples that have been affected.

UPDATE!! We have had so many calls from worried couples today.  Here is a quick cheat sheet

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

Rustic weddings give a comfortable, down-to-earth feeling when natural resources are put to use. Enjoy our simple ideas for a relaxed, outdoorsy wedding.

First row: Weddings by Lilly, Weddingfully, Rustic Crafts & Chic Decor

Second row: Wedding Bee via bakerella, Back to Earth Organic Catering, Blush, Cachic Design

 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

From sparklers to luminaries, evening wedding receptions are made more romantic with the right dose of light. We are enchanted by this ode to late night love.

Photo Credit:

First row: Mark Janzen Photography, Landlocked Bride, Amy Byron Photos

Second row: Every Last Detail via Justine Ungaro, Private Receptions via Martha Stewart Weddings, Wed Loft via MomentsofElegance.com

Third row: WDT Portfolio Jessica Francis, Daily Dose of Wedding via Gresham Photography, OneWed via Victor Z

Romance is in the air at this stunningly simple ballroom affair in downtown Columbus.  A classic location with vintage details like handmade vases and cream invitations wrapped in lace were perfect for Allison and Brandon.  They came to us with a vision but weren’t sure they were on the right track.  After conferring with this lovely couple and their vendors it wasn’t long before we all on the right track.  We made the focus this daring wedding cake, so tall we had to get out the ladder to pull the top layer off!  It was detailed to match the bride’s Lazaro wedding gown with hydrangea flowers between every tier.  The day was captured by Red Gallery Photography.   Understated elegance was just what our bride and groom wanted.  Congratulations Allison and Brandon, we wish you a lifetime of happiness.

All photos property of Red Gallery Photography.

When I am at a party someone will inevitably ask “what do you do for a living” and I will reply “I own a wedding and event planning company”.  “Wow that sounds like fun” is the usual response.  And its a fun job but that isn’t why I am a wedding planner.  This picture (by the fabulous Lauryn Byrdy) is why I am a wedding planner.  Love. Long lasting, married for ever and ever, seeing your granddaughter get married and being so excited about it that you can’t keep it inside kind of love.  I had the privilege of helping Abbie and Trai with their wedding and I hope 50 years from now they have a kiss like this at their granddaughter’s wedding.